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society2 years ago

Newborn baby boy safely surrendered in Tennessee safe haven box.

A healthy newborn baby boy was left unharmed in a Tennessee 'Safe Haven Baby Box' at Fire Station 17 in Knoxville just thirty minutes after birth. The box was installed as an alternative for an anonymous parent to use in a 'time of crisis'. The baby was quickly removed from the box for further evaluation and transported to the hospital. This was the first time the device was used since its installation in February 2023. Tennessee's safe haven law allows mothers of newborns to surrender unharmed babies to designated facilities within two weeks of birth without fear of being prosecuted.