Newborn baby dumped in plastic bag, found alive

Newborn baby dumped in plastic bag, found alive

A newborn baby has been found dumped in a plastic bag in the North West.

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A Stilfontein homeowner discovered the baby on returning home from work at around 18:30 on Friday. 


Paramedics say the residents heard cries coming from nearby long grass.


"Upon further inspection they found the little boy tied in a plastic bag crying," says ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak. 


The baby is believed to have been no more than a few hours old when found. 


"He appeared to be in a healthy condition. He was later transported to Klerksdorp General Hospital for further observations," Vermaak confirms.


Police are searching for the mother.


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