A newborn was surrendered to a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in The Woodlands, Texas, on Monday, authorities said.
The Woodlands Fire Department announced that the child was safely transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation after being safely surrendered to the device at Station 6 at 1100 Windsor Lakes Blvd.
“This Safe Haven Baby Box exists for moments exactly like this,” Fire Chief Palmer Buck said in a statement. “Today, a baby is safe because someone chose a secure and legal option during what was undoubtedly a difficult situation. We are grateful the system worked as intended and that the baby is now receiving the care they need.”…