Newborn found dead in irrigation canal in General Santos City

• A newborn’s lifeless body was found in an irrigation canal in Barangay Katangawan, General Santos City
• SOCO reported the baby had been submerged in water for about five hours before being discovered by a resident
• Barangay officials took immediate action to arrange the baby's burial
• Authorities are searching for the mother, who may face an infanticide charge

A tragic discovery shocked residents of Barangay Katangawan in General Santos City after the lifeless body of a newborn was found floating in an irrigation canal.

According to a report by GMA Regional TV aired on *Balitanghali* on Tuesday, authorities revealed that the baby had likely been submerged in water for approximately five hours before being discovered by a concerned resident.

The Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) confirmed this detail during their initial investigation.

The heartbreaking incident quickly drew the attention of the local community and barangay officials.

With no known relatives coming forward, the barangay took immediate responsibility for the infant's burial arrangements.

Meanwhile, authorities have launched an investigation to locate the mother of the baby. According to police, the woman could potentially face charges of infanticide under Philippine law if it is proven that the act was intentional.

The discovery has sparked concern among residents, with many calling for awareness and stronger support systems for young and struggling mothers to prevent similar tragedies.

As of writing, no leads have been publicly disclosed regarding the identity of the infant’s mother or the circumstances that led to the baby’s death. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in the investigation.

The case serves as a somber reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the need for accessible maternal health and psychological support services to prevent such heartbreaking incidents.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh