Newborn Baby Abandoned in Park... Safely Rescued Thanks to a Smart Dog

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jumi Lee] A newborn baby abandoned at birth was safely rescued thanks to the instinct of a passing dog.

On the 27th (local time), the Daily Mail reported that a newborn abandoned in a park in Birmingham, UK, was discovered by a dog passing nearby.

According to the Daily Mail, at around 5:30 PM on the 22nd, a newborn abandoned in a park in the Kings Norton area of Birmingham was rescued. The baby was wrapped in a blanket and left on a park walking path.

The dog 'Hell,' who was out for a walk with its owner, suddenly approached the bushes along the path and showed interest in the blanket. Hell gently poked the blanket several times. At that moment, the sound of a baby crying was heard near the blanket.

Hell's owner, Terry Walsh (64), said, "I thought it was just an abandoned blanket and didn't think much of it, but then I heard a baby crying. When I approached and lifted the blanket, there was a newborn crying."

Walsh immediately asked a passerby for help and handed the baby over to the police who arrived after the passerby reported the incident. Until the police arrived, Walsh held and comforted the baby himself.

The baby was identified as a male newborn only a few hours old. The baby was taken to the hospital and is reported to be doing well without any particular issues.

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The police are tracking a white woman in her early 20s as the baby's mother based on witness testimony and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. They have also posted photos of the clothes and blanket the baby was wearing on social media to persuade the mother to turn herself in.

Walsh expressed relief, saying, "I thank God that the baby is alive. I am relieved that the rescued newborn is safe." The Daily Mail explained that if the baby had not been rescued, it might have been attacked by wild dogs or foxes on the chilly night.

Walsh said, "It seems the baby woke up thanks to Hell's gentle poking and body heat. If it had been another dog, especially a large one, it might have torn or pulled the blanket." He proudly added, "Heaven must have sent Hell to save the newborn boy."

Local residents also praised Hell, saying, "This is a merit worthy of an honorary medal."

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