11.11.2026 10:02
Koah Sharpe, an 11-month-old who went missing in the U.S. state of South Carolina, was found buried in the ground in a wooded area. It is assessed that the baby, who was buried wrapped in a towel inside a dog crate, remained underground for approximately 24 hours. The baby, understood to be alive thanks to crying sounds, was taken to the hospital, while his father, Michael Comer, was arrested.
The incident in the US state of South Carolina was horrifying. During search efforts launched for 11-month-old Koah Sharpe, who was reported missing in the Lexington County area, teams encountered a terrible scene in a wooded area. The little baby was found alive, wrapped in a towel and buried in a shallow hole inside a dog crate.
REMAINED UNDERGROUND FOR 24 HOURS
Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon stated that they believe the baby remained buried for approximately 24 hours. Koon described the moments when little Koah was found with these words:
"A few minutes ago, we found 11-month-old little Koah buried and crying, trying to hold on to life."
NEWLY DUG SOIL RAISED SUSPICION
According to information provided by Sheriff Koon, the mother left her baby with his father, Michael Comer, while she went out. After the baby was reported missing on Monday, security forces launched a large-scale search operation.
Search teams noticed soil that appeared to have been recently dug in a wooded area about 45 meters from Comer's father's house. Examining the area, the teams reached the baby, who had been placed in a dog crate and buried in the shallow hole.
THE BABY'S FATHER WAS ARRESTED
After the incident, it was announced that the baby's father, Michael Comer, was arrested on Monday night on charges of theft and resisting police. Sheriff Koon reported that they are working with the prosecutor's office to determine whether additional charges will be brought against Comer.
Eleven-month-old Koah Sharpe, who was recovered alive from under the ground, was taken to the hospital. The baby's health condition was reported to be stable.