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A heroic dog has been praised for helping rescue a one-month-old baby boy who had been abandoned by an unknown individual
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Hamze Fouad was in his house at around 8.30 pm when he heard the dog barking persistently.
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The dog’s unusual and relentless barking prompted Fouad to step out of the house and investigate, after which he heard a baby crying outside his gate.
A one-month-old baby boy who was abandoned in the cold outside a home in Makeni area was miraculously rescued, thanks to the persistent barking of a dog.
The heroic canine, owned by a Lebanese national identified as Hamze Fouad, alerted its owner to the distressing scene around 8.30 pm.
How dog alerted owner about baby
Nkani reports that the dog’s unusual and relentless barking prompted Fouad to step out of the house and investigate.
He told the police that he found the dog barking near the gate, and when he opened it, he heard a baby crying.
“I was shocked to find a baby boy wrapped in a blanket, lying alone just outside the gate,” Fouad recounted.
He immediately contacted the police, who responded swiftly by taking custody of the infant and rushing him to the University Teaching Hospital for medical observation.
Where was the rescued baby taken?
Fortunately, the baby was found to be in stable condition and has since been placed in a safe home under the care of the Department of Social Welfare.
Police confirmed the incident and urged members of the public to assist with any information that could help identify the child’s mother or guardian.
Authorities have since launched an investigation, treating the case as one of child desertion.
“The safety of the child is our top priority, and we commend Mr. Fouad and his dog for their quick response,” spokesperson Hamoonga said.
As investigations continue, the baby remains under professional care and owes his safety, in no small part, to the loyalty and instincts of man’s best friend.
Social media reactions
Jammes Phiri:
“Someone is on the mountains speaking in tongues, looking for a baby, while someone else is abusing the privilege.”
Dorothy Alya:
“Something good about this unfortunate situation is that the woman didn’t kill the baby. I’m sure she was somewhere watching to see who could get the child.”
Philippa Anisha Shamputa:
“If you are God’s chosen child, no matter the situation, He will always find a way. This child has a bright future ahead that God can’t let go of.”
Ngong boy rescues abandoned 1-day-old baby
In another heartwarming moment, a one-day-old baby boy with deformed feet was rescued from a thicket in Ngong.
The infant, who had been abandoned while wrapped in a shopping bag with no clothes, was found by a young boy who was walking when he heard him crying.
After being turned away by multiple hospitals due to a doctor’s strike, the child was finally admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital.
