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A South Carolina sheriff reported that an 11-month-old boy was discovered alive inside a dog crate after being buried for a day. Officials state the child was taken by his father before being found in the buried crate. This news report focuses on the miraculous recovery of the infant following the father's actions.
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An 11-month-old baby boy named Koah Sharpe was found alive on November 10, 2026, buried in a dog crate in the woods of South Carolina, 24 hours after his father, Michael Comer, allegedly took him. The discovery was made by law enforcement, including the FBI, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Koah was found wrapped in a towel and crying, indicating he had survived the ordeal. Sheriff Jay Koon stated that the baby's cries were "the most joyful sound you ever heard of a crying baby." Michael Comer was later arrested and charged with attempted murder and other offenses. Koah is currently recovering in the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

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NBC NewsThis outlet12 Nov

A South Carolina sheriff reported that an 11-month-old boy was discovered alive inside a dog crate after being buried for a day. Officials state the child was taken by his father before being found in the buried crate. This news report focuses on the miraculous recovery of the infant following the father's actions.

11-month-old baby found safe after being buried alive (this article)3 articles from NBC News on this story
The Independent12 Nov

An 11-month-old boy named Koah Sharp was found after being buried alive in a dog crate by his father for about 24 hours in Leesville, South Carolina. Rescuers heard cries from below ground and freed the boy, who was covered in dirt but responsive. The baby was released from the hospital and expected to recover fully. His father, Michael Comer, 25, was charged with attempted murder and denied bail. The incident…

Grandpa recounts dramatic rescue of baby boy who was buried alive after dad charged, denied bail →4 articles from The Independent on this story
Daily Mail12 Nov

Michael Comer, a 25-year-old father from South Carolina, has been charged with attempted murder after his 11-month-old son, Koah Sharp, was found buried alive in a shallow grave for about 24 hours. Comer was also charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference, and burglary. Koah was found just 50 yards from his paternal grandfather's home, where he had gone missing on Monday around 11am. He was…

Dad accused of burying baby boy alive in shallow grave is charged with infant's attempted murder →3 articles from Daily Mail on this story
ABC News (US)13 Nov

Michael Comer, 25, was denied bond after being charged with attempted murder for allegedly burying his 11-month-old son, Koah Sharp, alive in South Carolina. The incident occurred on Monday when Comer took Koah and went into hiding; Koah was found by first responders on Tuesday buried in a dog crate near Comer's father's home. Koah is expected to make a full recovery. Comer faces additional charges including…

Father accused of burying 11-month-old son alive denied bond →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
New York Post12 Nov

An 11-month-old baby named Koah Sharp was buried alive by his father for over 24 hours in a dog crate wrapped in a towel and buried in dirt, but miraculously survived and was released from the hospital shortly after being found on Tuesday evening. Michael Comer, 25, faces charges including attempted murder and unlawful conduct toward a child. The incident occurred when Koah’s mother had left to run an errand…

11-month-old baby buried alive for over 24 hours miraculously released from hospital as dad is charged with attempted murder →2 articles from New York Post on this story
The Guardian12 Nov

Authorities in South Carolina have charged 25-year-old Michael Comer with attempted murder after he allegedly buried his 11-month-old son, Koah, in a dog crate for approximately 24 hours. Rescuers located the infant in a wooded area after hearing cries from beneath freshly disturbed soil, and officials believe the boy survived due to cool temperatures and an air pocket created by a towel. The report highlights the…

Father of South Carolina infant who survived being buried alive charged with attempted murder →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
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The Straits Times11 Nov

On November 10, an 11-month-old boy named Koah Sharpe was found alive in South Carolina after being reported missing for about 24 hours. He was discovered wrapped in a towel and buried shallowly in woods near his father's home. His father, Michael Comer, had been arrested the previous night on charges of burglary and resisting arrest; authorities are considering additional charges. Koah was left in his father’s care…

Baby boy found alive in US after believed buried for 24 hours, police say →
CBS News11 Nov

A baby named Koah Sharpe was found alive after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours near his grandfather's home in South Carolina. The infant had been missing since Monday when he was taken by his father, Michael Comer. Search parties involving nearly 100 officers located the baby after noticing disturbed soil and hearing cries from inside the crate wrapped in a towel. Koah was immediately hospitalized for…

Baby found "clinging to life" after being buried in crate for 24 hours →
Toronto Sun11 Nov

An 11-month-old boy named Koah Sharpe was found alive after being buried for about 24 hours near a wooded area in South Carolina. The baby's father, Michael Comer, was arrested on a burglary charge but not with Koah at the time of his arrest. Patricia Comer, the infant’s paternal grandmother and a weekend caregiver, expressed shock over her son's actions, describing them as "pure evil." Koah was found wrapped in a…

Baby found alive buried in a dog crate in South Carolina: ‘PURE EVIL’ →
Global News11 Nov

An 11-month-old boy named Koah Sharpe was found alive after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours near Lexington County, South Carolina. Police discovered him during a search involving nearly 100 officials; he had been taken by his father, Michael Comer, who is now charged with burglary and resisting arrest. The sheriff emphasized the baby’s survival, attributing it partly to the insulation provided by the…

Missing 11-month-old boy rescued after being buried alive in dog crate →
The Daily Wire11 Nov

Koah Sharpe, an 11-month-old from South Carolina, was found alive after being buried in a dog crate for approximately 24 hours near Batesburg-Leesville. An extensive search involving nearly 100 first responders led to the discovery of the infant crying when rescued from the shallowly buried crate. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon suggested that the crate and cooler temperatures likely contributed to the baby’s…

11-Month-Old Found Buried Alive In Dog Crate →
Toronto Star11 Nov

In South Carolina, an 11-month-old infant named Koah Sharp went missing while his grandmother was away running errands. After a day-long search involving numerous first responders, authorities discovered him buried alive in a dog crate with a towel nearby, in freshly disturbed soil near his grandfather’s home. The sheriff reported that the boy was found "clinging to life" after 24 hours of being hidden.

Missing South Carolina infant rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate for 24 hours →
BBC11 Nov

An 11-month-old child named Koah Sharpe was found alive but in critical condition after being buried for about 24 hours by his father, Michael Comer, who had taken the baby on Monday. Rescuers discovered Sharpe crying in a crate near Comer’s father's house when they noticed disturbed soil and began digging; police are still deciding further charges against Comer, who was arrested earlier for burglary unrelated to…

Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina →
CBC11 Nov

An 11-month-old baby named Koah Sharp was rescued Tuesday after being buried alive for about 24 hours in a dog crate by his father, Michael Comer, in South Carolina. Dozens of first responders searched the area before finding Koah wrapped in a towel with an air pocket that likely saved him. The child's father was arrested on burglary charges and is being held without bond.

Missing baby rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate in South Carolina →
The Blaze11 Nov

Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon reported that an 11-month-old boy named Koah Sharp was buried alive by his father, Michael Comer, in a dog crate for 24 hours in South Carolina woods. The baby was found after rescuers heard him crying on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities had initiated the search following a missing persons report filed Monday when both Koah and his father were nowhere to be found at their last known…

Baby taken by father buried alive in dog crate in woods, cops say — then 24 hours later rescuers hear 'the most joyful sound' →
Sydney Morning Herald12 Nov

In Lexington County, South Carolina, an 11-month-old boy named Koah Sharp was found alive after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours. The boy's father, Michael Comer, has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses; he is currently in custody. Authorities discovered the child when they heard his cries during a search involving nearly 100 first responders. Koah was rescued from beneath freshly…

Baby survives after allegedly being buried alive in dog crate →
Euronews12 Nov

An 11-month-old baby named Koah Sharp was found alive after being buried in a dog crate for about 24 hours in South Carolina. Rescuers discovered him crying and covered in dirt on Tuesday following a large-scale search that began when he went missing. The local sheriff attributes the boy’s survival to cool temperatures and an air pocket created by a towel around the crate. Koah’s father, Michael Comer, has been…

Baby buried in dog crate in US found alive after 24 hours →
Daily Caller12 Nov

Lexington County authorities in South Carolina found 11-month-old Koah Sharpe buried alive in a wire dog crate in a wooded area after 24 hours of searching. The baby was crying and wrapped in a towel that likely provided enough air for him to survive. The child’s father, Michael Comer, is suspected of the crime and was arrested earlier on burglary and resisting arrest charges. Sheriff Jay Koon emphasized that God’s…

11-Month Old Koah Sharpe Found Buried Alive In Dog Crate For 24 Hours, Father Suspected →

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“As they probed it and laid it out and started digging, you could hear little Koah crying,” the sheriff said.

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Search parties, involving almost 100 law enforcement and public safety officers, had been scouring the area for the infant since he went missing.

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"Hopefully at 11 months old, he will not remember much of this as he grows older, just to have a great inspiring story to tell," Koon said.

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On Tuesday morning, authorities received surveillance footage showing Comer without the baby.

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Missing 11-month-old boy taken by father found buried alive after 24 hours: Sheriff ABC News · attributed to a source

Baby boy found alive in US after believed buried for 24 hours, police say The Straits Times · attributed to a source

Baby found alive after being buried in dog crate for 24 hours, South Carolina police say The Guardian · attributed to a source

Missing baby found alive buried in dog crate in South Carolina NBC News · stated as fact

Missing 11-month-old baby boy is found buried alive in dog crate with 'enough oxygen to breathe' as dad is arrested Daily Mail · stated as fact

Missing 11-month-old miraculously survives being buried alive 24 hours after his dad disappeared with him New York Post · stated as fact

Baby boy found alive in dog crate after being 'buried for 24 hours' The Independent · stated as fact

Baby found "clinging to life" after being buried in crate for 24 hours CBS News · stated as fact

Baby found alive buried in a dog crate in South Carolina: ‘PURE EVIL’ Toronto Sun · stated as fact

Missing 11-month-old boy rescued after being buried alive in dog crate Global News · stated as fact

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Mom of baby buried alive for 24 hours shares highly disturbing text 'ex sent her around time infant vanished'… as suspect's own mother says she has disowned him Daily Mail

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An 11-month-old boy who officials said was taken by his father was found buried alive in a dog crate a day later, after being miraculously discovered, a South Carolina sheriff said.
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An 11-month-old boy who officials said was taken by his father was found buried alive in a dog crate a day later, after being miraculously discovered, a South Carolina sheriff said. asserted
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