A scavenger has left many social media users in shock after making a heartbreaking discovery of a newborn baby abandoned inside a carton while searching for waste materials to collect.
The emotional incident was shared in a viral video that has since been making waves on the popular social media platform, TikTok, drawing reactions from concerned individuals across the internet.
In the video, the scavenger, along with some of his friends, was captured as they gathered around the shocking sight, trying to process the situation. The face of the man who found the baby was clearly shown, along with other witnesses who were present at the scene.
A woman’s voice could also be heard in the background, narrating how the scavenger came across the abandoned newborn while carrying out his daily work of picking and collecting waste materials.
As the video gained traction online, netizens took to the comment section to express their outrage, sadness, and concern over the fate of the baby. Many called for immediate intervention from the authorities and urged that the baby be taken to a safe place where proper care could be provided.
See some reactions below:
kwaku Bella❤️❤️❤️: “Some of us are praying to have just one child, and here are people abandoning their own. May God have mercy on them.”
Daseg: “The adoption process is too difficult in Nigeria. If not, I would have gladly taken the baby as my grandchild.”
user5019967990676: “Please, take the baby to the police station immediately for proper care.”
wise girl gh: “God bless you, brother! You are an angel for finding and saving this child. 😭😭😭😭”
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