A remarkable story of survival has emerged from Louisiana, where a one-year-old baby boy was found crawling along a busy highway after spending two days alone without food or water. The baby’s discovery has been hailed as a “miracle” by authorities, who had been searching for him since July 8.

The search began after the baby’s four-year-old brother was found deceased in a nearby pond. The mother, Aaliyah Jack, was arrested in Mississippi on a charge of failing to report a missing child and is awaiting extradition to Louisiana. Additional charges may be added as the investigation continues.

The baby was spotted by a truck driver along Interstate-10 near the Texas-Louisiana border, crawling through a ditch. He was taken to the hospital and released into child protective services. Sheriff Gary Guillory described the baby’s survival as a “miracle,” noting that he had insect bites all over his body but was in good spirits.

The sheriff attributed the baby’s survival to favorable weather conditions, including cloud coverage from Hurricane Beryl, which kept the temperature cool. The investigation is ongoing, with an autopsy report pending to determine the cause of death for the four-year-old brother.

This remarkable story has captured the hearts of many, with the baby being referred to as a “miracle baby.” The community is breathing a sigh of relief that the baby was found safe and sound, and the focus now shifts to ensuring his well-being and uncovering the truth behind his disappearance.