The crying alerted the brave motorcyclist, who managed to save his life.
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In Montería, Córdoba, a story of horror and hope was woven in a matter of minutes. A newborn, of just two days of life, was found in a dump of 30th Street with race 15, wrapped in plastic bags and in a state of vulnerability.
The finding was possible thanks to the rapid reaction of a young motorcyclist, who heard the weak crying of the child while waiting for his father.
According to the young man to local media, his instinct led him to approach the place where the sounds came. «I was accompanying my dad… I stayed in the corner waiting for him and heard a cry. At first I saw nothing, but when I heard it again, I noticed that a bag moved. I got off the motorcycle quickly and began to look in the garbage. When I opened the bag, I saw the baby … I stayed in shock and I didn’t know what to do, ”he said.
The alarm immediately reached the Metropolitan Police of Montería. «Today we have rescued a newborn in the El Eden neighborhood. It had been abandoned and, thanks to the community informed our patrols, we could act quickly, ”said Colonel Héctor Ruiz, Metropolitan Police Commander.
Upon receiving the report, the uniformed went to the place, verified the vital signs of the child and requested an ambulance. The baby was transferred to the Montería hospital, where she received priority medical attention.
Absolute rejection of child abandonment
The mayor of Montería, Hugo Kerguelén, condemned this inhuman act. «A heartbreaking event what happened today in our city. Thanks to heroes who reacted quickly, this two -day birth girl is alive, ”he said.
The authorities activated the child protection protocols and, after medical exams, confirmed that the baby is stable and without health complications.
The judicial authorities began investigations to identify the person or persons responsible for abandonment. The case has generated strong outrage in the city and social networks, where citizens ask for justice and stricter measures to protect minors.
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