Firefighters in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, have successfully rescued a newborn baby who was dumped in a public latrine at Kawmeduakrom in the Obuasi East District.
The incident happened around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call at approximately 10:30 p.m. and swiftly dispatched a rescue team to the scene.
Divisional Officer Grade Two (DO2) Peter Addai said the team, led by Station Officer II Appiah Kubi, arrived within minutes and executed a delicate operation.
Using an extension ladder, the officers descended into the latrine and successfully retrieved the baby by 11:31 p.m.
The newborn, miraculously found alive, is currently receiving medical care at the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital (A.G.A.) in Obuasi.
