South Carolina Infant Survives 24-Hour Burial; Father Charged

An 11-month-old boy in Lexington County, South Carolina, was rescued after spending about 24 hours buried in a dog crate wrapped in a towel. Authorities say the towel may have created an air pocket, while cool weather helped him survive; he was released from the hospital and is expected to recover fully. His father, 25-year-old Michael Comer, faces attempted murder and other charges, including unlawful conduct toward a child, custodial interference and burglary. Investigators have not established a motive, though reports describe conflict between Comer and the boy’s mother. A bond hearing was scheduled as Comer remained in custody.