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Firefighters in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, have successfully rescued a newborn baby who was dumped in a public latrine at Kawmeduakrom in the Obuasi East District.
The incident happened around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) received a distress call at approximately 10:30 p.m. and swiftly dispatched a rescue team to the scene.
Confirming the rescue to Citi News on Monday, July 21, Divisional Officer Grade Two (DO2) Peter Addai said the team, led by Station Officer II Appiah Kubi, arrived within minutes and executed a delicate operation.
Using an extension ladder, the officers descended into the latrine and successfully retrieved the baby by 11:31 p.m.
The newborn, miraculously found alive, is currently receiving medical care at the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital (A.G.A.) in Obuasi.
