Stray dog saved baby that was left to die in trash bag
By Mike-Ross
In a heart-wrenching incident in Tripoli, Lebanon, a weeks-old baby girl, abandoned and left to die in a trash bag, found her savior in an unexpected hero—a stray dog.
As reported by the local news source Arab News, the incident unfolded when the stray dog was spotted carrying a black garbage bag in its mouth. The poignant cries of a baby emanated from within the bag, leaving onlookers horrified when they discovered an infant girl, believed to be only a few hours old, trapped inside.
Swift action was taken, and the baby was immediately rushed to the hospital. Although she was in "serious but stable" condition, her tiny body bore the marks of bruises. Authorities are currently investigating the heart-wrenching case, attempting to find those responsible for abandoning the helpless newborn.
But it has been speculated that a parent left their unwanted baby to die, and may have even intentionally left them in a non-residential area with many stray dogs hoping the dogs would eat her. Instead, one stray carried her to safety.
“In any case, the dog that dragged her was more humane in the face of the brutality and criminality of whoever threw her no matter what,” wrote Tripoli journalist Ghassan Rifi (translated from Arabic).
“Usually, when someone wants to give up their kids, they place them in front of an orphanage or a police station. However, this baby was dumped in an area that is considered very dangerous at night, as a lot of stray dogs can be found,” Rifi told Arab News, saying this was the most disturbing case of his career.
“The municipality had previously tried to poison these dogs but animal welfare organizations refused and called for their protection,” he added.
The baby will reportedly be placed in an orphanage when she recovers if no one offers to adopt her, but according to the New York Post many people online have expressed interest in adopting.
It’s not clear what happened to the stray dog, and it does not sound like he was rescued, but it’s clear he saved this baby’s life.
It’s truly shocking and heartbreaking that anyone would leave their baby to die like this, but we’re glad this newborn is safe thanks to this stray dog!
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