Footage of a newborn baby being rescued after it was dumped in a black bin bag on the side of the road goes viral.
Newborn baby dumped in the dustbin on the road with its umbilical cord still attached
Footage of a newborn baby being rescued after it was dumped in a black bin bag on the side of the road goes viral.
The video shows a passers-by desperately trying to save the baby - which still had its umbilical cord attached. Daily Mail reports.
To their surprise, the baby is alive and spreads out its arms as it is picked up by a good samaritan.
A woman in a pink tracksuit is filmed putting on a pair of plastic cleaning gloves before ripping open the bag containing the infant.
ADVERTISEMENT
Another lays out a piece of fabric for the baby to be placed on after it was carefully removed.
As the newborn is lifted, it become apparent that not only the umbilical cord, but also the placenta remain attached.
The women wrap the baby in the material alongside the placenta and carry it to safety.
There is also more contents in the bag which could possibly be the mother's placenta.
The video emerged on Live Leak and is believed to have been filmed in the Philippines.
ADVERTISEMENT
SEE ALSO: Father eats new born baby alive
Watch the touching video below.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Despite $3 billion bailout, Ghana has essentially gone bankrupt
South Korea eyes one of Nigeria’s precious minerals
4 highlights from Thursday's pool party on 'BBNaija All Stars'
Pere calls out housemates for disrespecting Ilebaye on 'BBNaija All Stars'
TikTok
List of African countries and how much of their salaries they spend on iPhones
Ukraine plans to fight hunger in Africa despite the dangerous transport routes
Ghana is looking to supply Nigeria with its electricity needs following power grid shutdown
Top 10 African countries with the highest food inflation rates
ADVERTISEMENT