A newborn baby girl is in the hospital after she was found buried alive, under asphalt and rubble, Los Angeles officials said. She was ultimately hospitalized in stable condition.
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The baby, who has a head of dark hair and was believed to be three to four days old, was taken to the hospital, where she remains in stable condition, Jaramilla said.
When police arrived, they canvassed the area and heard a muffled cry coming from the ground.
People passing the riverbed, which sits along a bike path, called the sheriff’s station around 4 p.m. Friday after they heard a baby crying, but couldn’t find the infant. Authorities believe the baby was born inside a medical facility within the last 24 to 36 hours before she was buried, and said the person responsible for the crime is facing attempted murder and child endangerment charges.
The deputies removed the debris and recovered the baby, who was said to be cold to the touch. “Sadly, babies are sometimes harmed or abandoned by parents who feel that they’re not ready or able to raise a child, or don’t know there are other options”.
Authorities reminded the public of the county’s “Safe Surrender” program, under which newborn babies showing no signs of abuse may be dropped off at hospitals and fire stations with no questions asked within 72 hours of birth.
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Detectives ask anyone with information regarding the abandonment to contact the Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273.
