1-Yr-Previous ‘Miracle Child’ Discovered After 2 Days Alone on Facet of Freeway

A 1-year-old “miracle child” has survived after his 4-year-old brother was discovered lifeless and their mom was arrested.

On Tuesday, July 9, at roughly 9 a.m. native time, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Workplace deputies have been known as after a passerby noticed a child in a ditch on I-10 eastbound close to mile marker 10 in Vinton, Louisiana, per a information launch shared on Fb.

Police had been trying to find the 1-year-old after the physique of his 4-year-old brother was discovered on Monday, July 8 in water close to the Vinton Welcome Heart, the discharge acknowledged.

Detectives had been suggested that the boy had final been seen on Saturday, July 6 together with his mom, Aaliyah N. Jack, 25, of Lake Charles.

Jack was “positioned in Mississippi, with out the 1-year-old, by the Meridian Police Division and brought into custody,” police confirmed. She was charged with failure to report a lacking little one, and Choose Tony Fazzio issued a $300,000 warrant set bond.

In a press convention on July 9, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary “Sew” Guillory mentioned of the newborn that was discovered, “We checked out this 1-year-old as our miracle child as a result of he was nonetheless alive… unbelievable,” per a video shared by the Related Press.

“This child spent two days out within the climate on the aspect of the freeway,” an emotional Guillory continued, including, “Thank God that trucker seen him.”

Guillory mentioned the 1-year-old had a number of bug bites, however in any other case appeared to be okay, per the AP.

Police confirmed within the information launch that the newborn had been taken to a neighborhood hospital and was in secure situation.

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“It is a tragic incident our detectives are presently investigating,” Guillory mentioned, per the information launch. “Luckily, we have been in a position to find the 1-year-old, who was taken to a neighborhood hospital to be checked out. He’s now protected and within the care of authorities. We perceive the group’s concern and are dedicated to making sure justice for the kids concerned.”  

“CPSO detectives are actively working to assemble all the data and particulars surrounding this case and the dying of the 4-year-old. We’ll dedicate all essential sources to make sure an intensive investigation. Our hearts exit to the members of the family of those two kids,” he added.

“Detectives are persevering with the investigation, and extra fees are potential. The coroner will decide explanation for dying,” the discharge acknowledged.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Workplace and the Meridian Police Division did not instantly reply when contacted by PEOPLE.