Officials Thank Person Who Made 'Courageous' Decision to Surrender Infant Girl in Ohio Safe Haven Baby Box

Mar. 15, 2025

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In a statement, theLebanon Police Departmentconfirmed that both police and fire units “received an alarm from the Newborn Safety Incubator” at Fire Station 41 around 3:24 p.m. local time.

Once the child was taken to the hospital, “Warren County Children’s Services was notified,” according to the statement.

Police said that they do not have any further information regarding the discovery of the infant at this time.

“When I was first notified about this earlier today, I had an overwhelming sense of gratefulness for the mother who made this heartbreaking, yet heroic and courageous, decision to save this little girl’s life,” Fornshell wrote.

He continued, “This newborn is going to be an absolute blessing for the family who ultimately adopts her.”

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“We have no need to know who this mother is. But I hope SHE knows how much respect we have for the decision she made today,” Fornshell said.

“A parent may voluntarily deliver the parent’s child who is not older than thirty days, without intent to return for the child, to any of the following, a peace officer, peace officer support employee, hospital employee or emergency medical service worker,” authorities said.

source: people.com