A newborn baby was found dead just outside of a fire station in Chicago, Illinois, where he could have been safely dropped off, if the mother had followed the proper procedure.
The firehouse crew at the North Orleans Street station discovered the horrific scene when they emerged from the building at 5 a.m. on the morning of January 15th to shovel snow.
When they walked outside, they found a duffel bag almost completely covered in snow. Inside the bag was a newborn baby boy, already deceased. It is not yet clear how long the newborn had been left outside in Chicago’s freezing temperatures.
Illinois' Safe Haven law is a safe way for parents who make the difficult choice to give up a newborn for adoption. Handing over a newborn to a Firefighter or Paramedic directly at a firehouse can help facilitate the safest outcome. No questions asked and no judgment given.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) January 15, 2022