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2-week-old baby survives after being dumped in pit latrine

Kenyan teenager, who is currently at large reportedly dumped her 2-week-old child in a pit latrine 30 feet deep.

2-weeks-old baby rescued from 30 feet deep pit latrine

The shocking incident took place in Narok, Kenya on Thursday, September 1, after which the mother of the child reportedly fled the scene. The police are currently on the lookout for the mother of the child.

Some slaughterhouse workers who spoke to the media at the scene revealed that a woman believed to be in her teens, was seen carrying something wrapped as she headed for a nearby toilet.

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The suspect is reported to have come out of the pit toilet empty handed. Upon further investigation, they heard the cries of a baby coming from the latrine.

After several failed attempts to rescue the baby found wrapped in a plastic bag, they decided to inform the police, with whom they worked hand in hand to save the child.

The baby reportedly had a piece of clothing tied around its neck and a bleeding head, which corroborated the speculations that the mother had attempted to take its life.

The baby was immediately rushed to Narok County Referral Hospital for treatment.

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