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An 11-month-old boy was found alive in a buried dog crate in South Carolina, and his father was arrested.
Koah Sharp was found in a dog crate buried in woods after a search that lasted about 24 hours. His father, Michael Comer, was arrested, and Koah was released from the hospital and is expected to recover, according to two outlets.
What the reports agree on
- Koah Sharp, 11 months old, was found alive in a dog crate buried in South Carolina after about 24 hours underground. Guardian US, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour
- The crate was wrapped in a towel, which authorities said may have helped Koah survive by creating an air pocket. Newsweek, PBS NewsHour
- Comer was arrested after being found hiding in a building in Batesburg-Leesville. Guardian US, Newsweek
- Koah was released from the hospital and was expected to recover. Guardian US, Newsweek
- Court records show Comer pleaded guilty to domestic violence and aggravated breach-of-peace charges and was sentenced to probation in October. Guardian US, PBS NewsHour
Where reports differ
- Newsweek reported that more than 100 law enforcement and public safety personnel took part in the search; PBS NewsHour reported that nearly 100 first responders took part. Newsweek
- PBS NewsHour reported that Comer was arrested on a burglary charge and that investigators were working with prosecutors on possible additional charges. Guardian US reported an attempted-murder charge, while Newsweek reported attempted murder and three other charges. PBS NewsHour
Reported by one outlet
- The Guardian US reported that cool temperatures may also have helped Koah survive. Guardian US
- Newsweek reported that Koah’s paternal grandmother had left him with Comer while she ran an errand. Newsweek
- PBS NewsHour reported that surveillance video showed Comer in the area on Monday afternoon without Koah. PBS NewsHour