SC - Claflin University - Newborn baby found alive in dumpster

[stillwatersc]

http://www.wltx.com/news/local/newb...in-dumpster-near-claflin-university/350449024

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[Ray_of_hope]

http://www.wltx.com/news/local/newb...in-dumpster-near-claflin-university/350449024

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I am so thankful that the baby is alive and able to be placed with a loving family. For that alone, I am grateful.

 

[SweetCaroline]

In SC we have Daniel's Law, which says:

A person who abandons a newborn cannot be prosecuted for abandonment if he or she takes the unharmed baby to staff or an employee of a safe haven.
Safe havens are defined as a hospital or hospital outpatient facility, law enforcement agencies, fire stations, emergency medial services (EMS) stations or a house of worship during the time the church or synagogue is staff.

I wonder if the mother didn't know about the law or if she just chose to throw her baby in a dumpster. Either way, thank God the baby is alive.

 

[stillwatersc]

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/33670...und-alive-in-trash-bag-on-claflin-univ-campus

...workers found a healthy 5 pound, 7-ounce baby boy crying in a trash bag.

According to officials, the mother could face charges anywhere from child endangerment to attempted murder.

Full Term
Video at link.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

In SC we have Daniel's Law, which says:

A person who abandons a newborn cannot be prosecuted for abandonment if he or she takes the unharmed baby to staff or an employee of a safe haven.
Safe havens are defined as a hospital or hospital outpatient facility, law enforcement agencies, fire stations, emergency medial services (EMS) stations or a house of worship during the time the church or synagogue is staff.

I wonder if the mother didn't know about the law or if she just chose to throw her baby in a dumpster. Either way, thank God the baby is alive.

We have similar laws here in Florida, but young people don't seem to know about them. I wish there were more social media ads and alerts on twitter, etc. Even if there were flyers in high school and college bathrooms, dorms, public bathrooms, everywhere... That may help.

 

[stillwatersc]

http://www.wistv.com/story/33678304...udent-who-officials-say-left-baby-in-dumpster

Amber Fulton, 19, also faces charges of unlawful conduct towards a child after investigators say she gave birth to a 5 pound, 7-ounce boy, wrapped him up in two plastic bags, and placed him in a dumpster

Fulton's pastor described her as the "golden child" who was raised in the church.

"I just think she got caught up in a situation and was overwhelmed and made some bad choices not understanding some of the options she had and not appreciating them," the pastor said.

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[Ray_of_hope]

http://www.wistv.com/story/33678304...udent-who-officials-say-left-baby-in-dumpster




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Sadly, I've seen this happen numerous times. Praying for the infant and the mother, a deeply religious teenager. Hoping for the best possible outcome. So thankful the infant was discovered and rescued.