Baby found buried alive in South Carolina

Baby taken and father arrested

Koah Sharpe, 11 months old, was taken by his father Michael Comer, 25, from his mother's house on Monday. Comer was arrested on a burglary charge that evening, but the baby was not with him.

Search party finds baby buried

A search party of 100 police and fire officials found Sharpe on Tuesday buried alive in a dog crate near his father's house.

Rescuers hear baby crying

Rescuers searching the woods near Comer's father's house saw freshly disturbed dirt. As they began to dig, they heard a baby crying. Sheriff Koon called it "the most joyful sound you ever heard".

“the most joyful sound you ever heard”

Crate design may have saved baby

The crate was wrapped in a towel that probably provided enough air for Sharpe to survive.

Baby in hospital, father faces charges

Sharpe is now in hospital receiving care and Sheriff Koon said he was hopeful the child would make a full recovery. Police are still deciding what further charges to bring against Michael Comer.