Eleven-month-old infant rescued after being buried alive in South Carolina

An eleven-month-old infant, identified as Koa Sharp, was rescued alive in Lexington County, South Carolina, after being buried underground for approximately 24 hours. The baby was discovered on Tuesday inside a dog crate wrapped in a towel, located about 50 meters from the residence of his father, Michael Comer.

The incident began on Monday when the mother left the infant in the care of the father. Upon discovering the child was missing, authorities initiated an extensive search operation. The infant was located when search teams noticed disturbed soil in a wooded area near the father's home. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon described the rescue as a miraculous recovery after hearing the baby crying while still buried.

Following the discovery, the child was recovered and is receiving attention as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the abduction. While officials have identified the father, Michael Comer, as a key figure in the case, official charges or further legal proceedings are expected to follow as the investigation continues.