Infant Rescued Alive After Being Buried in South Carolina

Authorities in South Carolina reported a miraculous rescue of eleven-month-old Koah Sharpe, found alive after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours. The incident commenced when Koah’s father, Michael Comer, took him on Monday, as confirmed by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff Jay Koon addressed the media, explaining that Comer had been moving to various locations within Lexington County before his arrest on a burglary charge without his son present. The search effort, involving nearly 100 officers, began as soon as the infant went missing. The child was eventually located near his grandfather’s residence.

Search teams discovered fresh dirt 50 yards from the house, leading them to Koah, buried but alive. Officers heard him cry as they uncovered the dog crate wrapped in a towel. Sheriff Koon described the urgency of the rescue, stating, “The race was on with everyone focused on getting him out.” Koah was taken to the hospital, clinging to life, with his cries described by Koon as “the most joyful sound.”

The situation unfolded while Koah was under the care of his grandmother, Patricia Comer, who had left him with Michael Comer to run errands. He absconded with Koah before a scheduled caregiver arrived. Upon learning of her grandson’s safe recovery, Patricia Comer reacted in jubilation, exclaiming, “He’s alive!” The investigation continues, with authorities determining potential charges aligned with the solicitor’s office.