Abandoned baby found in bushes in Tongaat

Abandoned baby found in bushes in Tongaat

Police are investigating after an infant was found in the bushes in Tongaat last night.

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 The baby girl believed to be six-weeks-old was rescued by a tow truck owner who received calls from a jogger who heard crying coming from the bushy area near the Amanzamnyama Park. 


Ismail Mitha says when he arrived he found the baby wrapped up in a blanket. 



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"The child was malnourished and because of her being hungry she was crying quite a bit. I immediately contacted IPSS and police."  


The baby was taken to hospital for a medical check-up. 


Police have confirmed they're investigating a case of child abandonment. 


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