A remarkable 1-year-old “miracle baby” managed to survive two days in a ditch near a Louisiana highway, not far from where his 4-year-old brother was tragically found, as per authorities. The boys’ mother, Aaliyah N. Jack, was apprehended at a train station in Mississippi while attempting to flee the area, according to Calcasieu Sheriff Stitch Guillory. The discovery of the 4-year-old’s body behind the Vinton Welcome Center prompted a search by Louisiana authorities. The cause of death remains unknown. Fortunately, the baby was found alive by a vigilant truck driver after crawling towards the highway. Despite a few insect bites, the resilient child is in good spirits and receiving care.
A remarkable story unfolded in Louisiana, where a 1-year-old “miracle baby” survived alone for two days in a ditch along a highway. This heart-wrenching tale took place just a few miles away from where the lifeless body of his 4-year-old brother was discovered. The children’s mother, Aaliyah N. Jack, was taken into custody at a train station in Mississippi as she attempted to flee the area.
The Discovery
Authorities in Louisiana were alerted after a body was found behind the Vinton Welcome Center, a rest stop located in Calcasieu Parish. The body was tragically identified as that of a 4-year-old child, although the cause of death has yet to be determined. When deputies issued a media release seeking help to identify the child, a concerned individual came forward, believing the child could be a missing family member.
The Investigation
The subsequent investigation revealed that the 4-year-old had last been seen in the company of his mother, Aaliyah N. Jack, and his 1-year-old sibling. The sheriff’s office has not disclosed the names of the children. An alert was issued to neighboring law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for Jack, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant for her failure to report a missing child.
The Arrest
Jack was apprehended by police officers in Meridian, Mississippi, on Monday night, but her 1-year-old son was nowhere to be found at the time of her arrest. The arrest’s circumstances remain unclear as Meridian police declined to comment on the case.
The Miracle
In a shocking turn of events, the 1-year-old was discovered alive on Tuesday morning by a vigilant truck driver who spotted the baby near Interstate 10. The ditch where the baby was found was located just a short distance from where his older brother’s body had been recovered. Surveillance footage showed the baby crawling towards the highway, a sight that Sheriff Guillory described as miraculous.
The Outcome
Despite spending two days exposed to the elements on the side of the highway, the baby showed remarkable resilience. While he had suffered a few insect bites, he remained in good spirits, according to the sheriff. The child was promptly taken to the hospital for evaluation and will soon be placed in the care of Child Protective Services.