Scavenger Discovers Newborn Baby in Carton, Video Sparks Online Reactions

A scavenger searching for waste materials made a shocking discovery when he found a newborn baby abandoned inside a carton. The incident, which was captured on video, quickly went viral on TikTok, drawing widespread reactions from social media users.

In the video, the scavenger and a group of onlookers gathered around the baby, visibly stunned by the discovery. A woman’s voice could be heard narrating how the man came across the infant while carrying out his usual work of collecting waste materials. The faces of the scavenger and some of his companions were clearly visible in the footage.

As the video gained traction online, many concerned individuals expressed their thoughts in the comment section, reacting with shock and sadness. Some users lamented how some people struggle to have children, while others abandon them so easily. One commenter, Kwaku Bella, wrote, “Some of us are praying for only one, and some people have it but don’t value it. May God have mercy on them.” Another user, Daseg, pointed out the difficulty of adoption in Nigeria, stating, “Adoption process is too difficult in Nigeria. If not so, I would have taken him or her as my grandchild.”

The video has sparked conversations about child abandonment and the struggles many couples face in trying to adopt. While details about the baby’s condition and what happened after the discovery remain unclear, the incident has highlighted concerns about child welfare and the need for better support systems for vulnerable infants.