South Carolina infant buried alive rescue case November 2026
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Father of South Carolina infant who survived being buried alive charged with attempted murder
Prosecutors dropped a gun charge against Michael Comer as part of the plea deal.
Michael Comer was arrested while hiding in a building in Batesburg-Leesville.
Koah likely survived because of cool temperatures and an air pocket created by a towel wrapped around the crate below ground.
Missing 11-month-old boy rescued after being buried alive by father
Searchers found freshly disturbed dirt about 50 yards into the woods near Comer's father's house on Tuesday afternoon.
Michael Comer was initially arrested on burglary and resisting arrest charges.
Koah had been left in his father Michael Comer's care at the child's mother's home while she ran an errand.
Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in South Carolina
Michael Comer's mother was watching the child and left her son alone with him briefly before Comer left with the baby.
Patricia Comer, Michael Comer's mother, told NBC News that Koah's mother had full custody but allowed her to supervise while her son watched him.
The baby was found in hospital receiving care after the rescue.