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Father charged with attempted murder after infant found buried alive
An 11-month-old boy was discovered alive after being buried underground in a dog crate, leading authorities to file attempted murder charges against his father. The infant's survival was attributed to underground cool temperatures and an air pocket within the crate.
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A man has been charged with attempted murder following the discovery of his infant son alive after being buried in a dog crate. The 11-month-old child, identified as Koah Sharp, was found underground after a 24-hour search operation.
The boy's grandmother alerted authorities after discovering he was missing shortly after she left him in his father's care. The grandmother's swift action triggered an intensive search effort by rescue personnel who ultimately located the child buried in the crate.
Medical experts attributed the infant's survival to the cooler underground temperatures and the presence of an air pocket within the crate, which provided sufficient oxygen during the ordeal. The child was rescued and transferred to medical facilities for evaluation and care.
The father, Michael Comer, has been taken into custody and faced with attempted murder charges in connection with the incident. The case remains under investigation by local authorities.