11-month-old boy rescued after 24 hours buried in dog crate
An 11-month-old boy survived nearly 24 hours buried in a dog crate.
Koah Sharp was discovered alive after nearly 100 first responders searched for a full day in bushland near Columbia, South Carolina. The boy had been buried in a dog crate by his father, Michael Comer, who has now been charged with attempted murder.
Koah survived due to cool temperatures and an air pocket created by a towel wrapped around the crate. Koah is expected to make a full recovery.
Comer, 25, was arrested while hiding in a nearby town. He has a prior domestic violence conviction from October and was sentenced to probation after a guilty plea.
Why it mattersThe case highlights risks to children in homes with domestic violence and demonstrates how emergency response can save life in extreme circumstances.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet; the case would only affect Australian law or policy if authorities here adopted new protections based on similar incidents.
Corroborated byThe Sydney Morning Herald
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 2 d ago
