Houston, Texas – A family out for a walk in Texas over the weekend stumbled upon a distressing discovery when they came across an abandoned newborn baby wrapped in a towel.
Authorities revealed that the infant, who was found on Saturday evening, appeared to have been recently born as traces of the umbilical cord were still visible. The family acted swiftly by contacting emergency services.
The baby was taken to a hospital in Katy, Texas, where they were reported to be in stable condition by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. It was determined that an unknown male had left the baby on a small bridge, although no suspect had been identified at that time.
Daniela Fedele, who was with her husband, young daughter, and dogs on the trail, recounted the shocking moment when she spotted the moving feet of the newborn and alerted her husband. The family immediately sought shelter for the infant, considering the high temperatures in the area that day.
Expressing disbelief and concern, Fedele questioned how someone could abandon a baby in such a manner. She emphasized the importance of Texas’ Safe Haven Act, commonly known as the Baby Moses Law, which provides a legal option for parents who are unable to care for their newborn to safely surrender them at designated locations.
Following medical evaluation and treatment, Texas’ Child Protective Services agency was set to intervene on behalf of the baby. The individual responsible for abandoning the newborn could potentially face charges related to child endangerment and abandonment.