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South Carolina baby buried alive for over 24 hours miraculously released from hospital as dad is charged with attempted murder
An 11-month-old boy, Koah Sharp, was found alive after being buried in a dog crate near his father’s home in South Carolina. He was released from hospital the same day and is expected to make a full recovery; his father has been charged with attempted murder and other offences.
Investigators say the child went missing on Monday while his grandmother was away, prompting a search involving more than 100 responders. A patch of freshly disturbed earth led them to the crate, where they heard Koah crying; the sheriff said an air pocket may have helped him survive. Authorities say they have not established a motive, though relatives have raised concerns about the father’s mental health and possible jealousy.
In short
- Koah Sharp was found alive after being buried in a dog crate.
- He was released from hospital and is expected to recover.
- His father faces attempted murder and other charges.
Explained simply
South Carolina is a state in the south-east of the United States. When a young child goes missing, police and other emergency responders may search the surrounding area while investigators establish who was responsible for the child’s care.
Attempted murder is a criminal charge alleging that someone tried to kill another person; a charge is an accusation, not a finding of guilt. Investigators have not established a motive in this case, and concerns raised by relatives do not by themselves show why the events happened.