Newborn Girl Found Alive in Trash Bin, Rushed to Hospital in Serious Condition

Honolulu police have opened a child abandonment case after a Kahala resident saved a newborn baby from the trash Saturday night, Honolulu EMS said.

EMS officials say the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a resident on Waialae Avenue heard a woman screaming outside their residence.

Officials reported that the resident called 911 after witnessing an unknown woman giving birth to a newborn baby.

Police officials reported that the resident found the newborn baby girl in a gray trash bin after seeing the woman walk away from the scene.

Officials took the baby in serious condition to Kapiolani Medical Center.

No arrests have been made.

The Child Welfare Services hotline is a source for assistance whenever there is a concern about a child’s safety and that includes situations where a parent may feel overwhelmed about caring for a child.

CWS says that the holidays can be a stressful time for some and reaching out for support, including help from CWS, is encouraged and not something to be ashamed of.

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