Police are investigating the discovery of a newborn baby girl found abandoned in a cardboard box beside a road. The infant, believed to be only a few hours old, was located around 6:50 am on Wednesday, September 24, by a passerby. She was swiftly taken to the hospital and confirmed to be in good health by doctors. The baby, estimated to be less than a day old based on her cut umbilical cord, was found in Tuguegarao City, Philippines.
A video of the scene showed the newborn moving inside the box, placed on a roadside wall. May Asuncion, a social worker, mentioned that the baby is stable 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 prompt response of local authorities and citizens, emphasizing the value of every life.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to step forward as the investigation continues to identify the baby’s parents or those responsible for abandonment. This incident follows a separate case where a newborn baby was discovered abandoned with a stone in his mouth and glued lips in India. The defenseless infant was rescued by villagers and received immediate medical attention at a hospital. Police suspect the use of glue and a stone was to prevent the baby from making noise and are investigating nearby hospital records for leads.