Medina police and social welfare officials investigate after passerby hears infant crying; baby rushed to health facility for examination
MEDINA, Misamis Oriental — A newborn infant was found inside a public cemetery in Purok 6, Dangoan, Barangay North Poblacion, Medina, Misamis Oriental, shortly after 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, prompting a police investigation and an immediate response from local social welfare authorities.
According to initial reports, passerby Cedrick Amplayo heard a baby crying while walking through the cemetery on his way to work. Concerned by the sound, he promptly alerted his neighbor, Jomar Lorejo, whose mother quickly brought the infant to a local health facility for medical examination.
The baby was reported to be in safe condition and receiving medical attention following the discovery. However, authorities have yet to establish the circumstances surrounding the infant’s presence inside the cemetery, including how long the baby had been there and who had brought the child to the location.
Personnel of the Medina Municipal Police Station and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) responded to the incident and are working to determine the identity of the infant’s parents and establish the circumstances that led to the child being found in the cemetery.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek information that could help identify those responsible for the infant’s care and clarify what happened before the discovery.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the infant’s medical condition or the identity of the parents.
The incident underscores the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of newborns and the need for immediate intervention when infants are found abandoned or left in potentially dangerous circumstances. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to coordinate with the Medina Municipal Police Station or the local social welfare office.