Police authorities have initiated an inquiry following the discovery of a newborn baby girl abandoned in a cardboard box beside a road. The incident occurred at approximately 6:50 am on Wednesday, September 24, when a passerby came across the infant, estimated to be just a few hours old. The newborn was promptly transported to a hospital, where medical professionals confirmed her good health. The baby, believed to be less than a day old based on the cut umbilical cord, was found moving inside the box, placed on a roadside wall in Tuguegarao City, Philippines.
A social worker from the City Social Welfare and Development Office, May Asuncion, mentioned that the baby is in stable condition and will be monitored in the hospital for up to five days for her well-being. Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. commended the swift response of local citizens and authorities, emphasizing the value of every life and the commitment to identifying the individual responsible for abandoning the child.
Echoing this sentiment, a police spokesperson acknowledged the timely intervention that saved the baby’s life and appealed for anyone with pertinent information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, with police actively seeking leads to identify the baby’s parents or those accountable for the abandonment.
In a separate incident, a newborn baby was discovered abandoned with a stone in his mouth and lips sealed shut to prevent crying in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan, India. The defenceless infant was found among rocks and debris, prompting a cattle herder to remove the obstruction from the baby’s mouth, resulting in immediate cries. The herder and villagers rushed the baby to the Bijolia Government Hospital for urgent medical attention. Doctors estimated the baby’s age to be between 15 and 20 days, noting adhesive on the mouth and thighs.
Authorities suspect the use of glue and a stone was intended to silence the baby and avoid detection. Detectives are now examining delivery records from nearby hospitals to identify recent mothers.