A newborn was “safely surrendered” to a Safe Haven Baby Box in Atoka, Tennessee, officials said.
The baby was surrendered to the baby box at Fire Station No. 1 on Atoka-McLaughlin Drive, Fox13 reported last week. Officials said the infant was in “good health” when first responders retrieved the baby from the device.
“The [mother] chose a safe, legal, and anonymous option to protect the life of this child,” the fire department said. “No identifying information is required when using a Safe Haven Baby Box, and the law protects individuals who safely surrender an infant from criminal prosecution.”…