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Newborn Baby Found Dead by Roadside in Battambang, Villagers Shocked
A newborn baby, abandoned by the roadside in Battambang province, Cambodia, has been found dead. The discovery, made by villagers in the rain, has shocked the community, and police are investigating. The incident highlights the deep-seated issue of abandonment in Cambodian society.
In Battambang province, western Cambodia, the body of an abandoned newborn baby was discovered by villagers around 9 AM on September 25th, sending shockwaves through the community. The infant, wrapped in a towel, was found near the roadside in a downpour in Wat Kor village, Battambang city. Villagers gathered to examine the deceased infant. Police arrived at the scene to investigate the circumstances. According to authorities and onlookers, the baby appeared to be newborn and was likely alive when abandoned. However, due to the persistent heavy rain and adverse weather conditions, the infant could not survive. Despite efforts by the police to identify the baby and the person responsible for the abandonment, no leads have been reported thus far. Some witnesses speculate that the baby might have been left late at night, possibly with the intention of being found and cared for, but the continuous rain proved fatal. This incident underscores the serious social issues surrounding unwanted pregnancies and child abandonment in Cambodia. Source: Koh Santepheap Khmer
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