‘Baby was tough – didn’t even cry during rescue’: Missing eight-month-old boy found unharmed after spending NIGHT in open field, abandoned by mother
- The child did not appear to be hurt but was taken to a local hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- According to the Baton Rouge police, his mother had health problems. No charges, but investigation continues
- His mother eventually helped with the search and was able to direct authorities to where she left him.
- The child was then found near Saintsville COGIC on Plank Road.
- The mother showed up at the fire station on Tuesday seeking medical attention and was taken to the hospital before being taken to a psychiatric facility.
- During her treatment, she mentioned leaving her baby in the field, officials said.
A missing eight-month-old boy has been found safe and sound after spending the night in an open field when he was abandoned by his mother.
The child did not appear to be hurt, but was taken to a local hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for preventive treatment.
According to the Baton Rouge police, his mother had health problems. There are no charges, but the investigation is ongoing.
The baby was found after hours of searching involving the fire department, parish search and rescue, East Baton Rouge coroner’s office, emergency medical services, Acadian ambulance and hospital staff.
The child appeared to be unharmed but was taken to a local hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for preventive care.
Eventually, his mother helped in the search and was able to point out to the authorities the place where she left him.
Curt Monte of the Baton Rouge Fire Department told WAFB, “We were able to get the mother to the scene, the city police took the mother away, the mother showed them the plot on Plank Road near the church.”
The child was then found next to the Saintsville COGIC on Plank Road.
Mike Chatz of East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services added: “The medics jumped on him and started treating him right away and… I think he’ll be fine…
“Time did not give us great hopes, but the child was difficult.”
The mother showed up at the fire station on Tuesday seeking medical attention and was taken to the hospital before being taken to a psychiatric facility.
During treatment, officials said she mentioned leaving her child in the field, the news station reported.