A newborn baby girl was discovered alive in a field in Ambohimenakely, in the commune of Miandrarivo, Tsiroanomandidy district, on the morning of Monday, October 26, 2026. A farming couple, who had gone to inspect their crops, stumbled upon the baby while heading to their land. According to medical staff, the infant still had her umbilical cord attached and had minor injuries caused by ant bites. Despite these injuries, she was still alive. She was immediately taken to a health center in Tsiroanomandidy. According to the latest information, her health condition is stable and her life is no longer in danger.
The arrival of the newborn at the health center immediately triggered an alert to law enforcement, in accordance with the procedure in force for this type of situation.
The couple who discovered the child was detained for a preliminary investigation to establish the facts, as required by procedure when a child is found under such circumstances. For the moment, neither the identity of the mother nor the reasons for the abandonment are known. The Tsiroanomandidy police are continuing their investigations to shed light on the exact circumstances of this case.
Despite the circumstances of this discovery, a gesture of solidarity has emerged. The farming couple expressed their willingness to temporarily host the baby and adopt her. According to the same source, they have initiated the necessary administrative procedures with the social protection and judicial services.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-28 05:38:45 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/tsiroanomandidy-un-nouveau-ne-abandonne.html