11-Month-Old Infant in the US Survives 24 Hours Buried Underground

In the US state of South Carolina, an 11-month-old infant has been found alive after remaining buried underground for nearly 24 hours.

The incident reportedly occurred on November 10. The infant went missing after the mother left the house for work; at the time, the child was in the care of his father. Upon receiving the report, police and rescue teams launched an extensive search operation. The infant was discovered in a wooded area approximately 45 meters from a house belonging to his grandfather. When rescuers arrived, they found the child wrapped in a towel, placed inside a dog crate, and buried in a shallow hole.

It is noted that the child's father was arrested on November 9 on charges of theft and resisting arrest. He is also suspected of being involved in the child's disappearance.

The infant is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital. Doctors have expressed optimism regarding his recovery.