'Wrapped in towels': Newborn is found inside a dumpster in Serra Gaúcha
The child was located by a man and is hospitalized in stable condition in the Neonatal ICU of Tacchini Hospital
Quick Look
- A newborn baby, still with an umbilical cord, was found in a dumpster on the border between Bento Gonçalves and Garibaldi.
- Rescued, the child is admitted to the Neonatal ICU of Tacchini Hospital and is not at risk of death.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The child was found in a dumpster on the border between Bento Gonçalves and Garibaldi by a man, still with the umbilical cord.
The baby was rescued and is admitted to the Neonatal ICU at Tacchini Hospital. She is not at risk of death.
Police chief Ederson Bilhan explains that no suspects have yet been identified. The dumpster where the child was found is close to the limit between Bento Gonçalves and Garibaldi.
According to the Military Brigade, a man located the child still with the umbilical cord around 11:30 pm. The teams were called and sent for medical attention. According to the hospital, she is stable.
The investigation will be carried out by the Police Station Specialized in Women's Assistance (Deam) of Bento Gonçalves, which also works in the reception and investigation of crimes against children and adolescents. The Guardianship Council monitors the case.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Investigation by Deam to identify suspects.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Who are responsible for the abandonment?
- What are the exact circumstances of the abandonment?
