An 11-month-old baby was found alive after being buried in a crate in South Carolina, following his father's disappearance with the child.

What it means

An 11-month-old baby named Koah Sharp was found alive after being buried in a dog crate underground in South Carolina. The infant had been missing for about 24 hours and was discovered by search teams who noticed freshly disturbed dirt and heard crying. The crate was wrapped in a towel, which likely provided enough airflow for the baby to survive. The father is facing an attempted murder charge.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim originates from multiple reputable news outlets (BBC, NBC, CTV, The Australian, Daily Mirror) reporting on a statement by Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon. The reporting is consistent and cites official law enforcement sources, making the core claim solid. The detail about 'enough oxygen to breathe' comes from the sheriff's comment about the towel providing airflow.

How new

This is genuinely new, reported on 2026-11-11.

Past coverage

We covered the father being charged with attempted murder in a follow-up story on 2026-11-13.

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