A newborn baby boy dumped in a public latrine at Ahansonyewodea in Obuasi East has been rescued alive by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

The incident occurred on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at around 10:30 p.m. when the Obuasi Fire Station received a distress call from residents who heard the cries of the infant coming from the latrine.

In a press release dated July 21, 2025, a rescue team led by Station Officer II Appiah Kubi responded swiftly and arrived at the scene within minutes.

Using an extension ladder, the crew descended into the pit and successfully retrieved the newborn alive at approximately 11:31 p.m.

“Miraculously, we retrieved the baby alive despite the dire environment,” the statement read.

Some community members assisted in cleaning the baby, who was then rushed to the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital (A.G.A.) for medical care. He is currently responding well to treatment.

Authorities have not yet commented on the circumstances surrounding the incident, but police are expected to launch an investigation.

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