A miracle Shurugwi baby girl was rescued alive after being dumped in a bush near Donga Business Centre amid a colony of stinging red ants.
The newborn baby has been hailed a ‘miracle’ after surviving being abandoned naked wrapped in a white plastic bag.
Touched by the needs of the infant, River Valley Properties Chief Executive Officer, Professor Smelly Dube donated basic needs worth hundreds of dollars towards her upkeep.
Lucky fell on the baby on July 1, around 1400 hours, when a passerby went into the bush to relieve himself and heard the deserted baby crying.
The passerby went closer and saw the baby wrapped in a white plastic bag.
He went to report the matter to the Police.
Police attended the scene and found the baby dumped in a Gumtree plantation inside a white plastic bag wrapped in a black jacket.
Police officers took the baby to Zvamabande Hospital for medical attention and she was found to be in good health.
The baby was later transferred to Shurugwi District Hospital and
Prof Dube was informed of the dire needs of the baby which had no clothes, blankets, or milk to be fed on.
She visited the hospital and donated clothes, food, cash amounting to 200USD, among other basic needs.
When contacted for comment, Prof Dube said she was touched by the innocent infant’s need for assistance.
“On behalf of River Valley Properties we have donated those items for the baby to be comfortable and we are going to continue assisting the baby through other orphanage projects we are supporting,” said Prof Dube.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident.
“We appeal for any information that may assist in identifying the suspect,” said Insp Mahoko.