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Archived story · published November 10, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

World · November 10, 2026

Missing baby rescued, found buried alive a day after authorities say his father took him

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Eleven-month-old Koah Sharpe was found alive on Tuesday after being buried in a dog crate in a wooded area in Lexington County, South Carolina. Authorities report the infant was underground for approximately 24 hours, wrapped in a towel inside the wire crate, which likely created a life-saving air pocket. The boy's father, 25-year-old Michael Comer, was arrested late Monday night. He faces several charges, including attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference, and burglary. Approximately 100 personnel assisted in the search, eventually locating the child beneath freshly disturbed soil near his grandfather's home after hearing him cry.

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  • The 11-month-old boy is named Koah Sharpe.
  • The child was found alive in a dog crate on Tuesday.
  • The child was buried for approximately 24 hours.
  • Michael Comer was arrested before the child was located.
  • The search began on Monday after the child was reported missing.
  • The child was wrapped in a towel inside the crate.
  • The rescue occurred in Lexington County, South Carolina.

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  • The crate was found approximately 50 yards from the home of Comer's father.
  • Comer faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful conduct toward a child, and custodial interference in addition to burglary.
  • The towel wrapped around the crate likely provided enough air for the infant to survive.
  • The child was discovered at approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
  • Nearly 100 personnel from various agencies participated in the search.
  • The child was discovered after searchers noticed freshly disturbed dirt and heard him crying.

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