A woman driving along Interstate 135 in Wichita, Kansas, spotted what she initially thought was a doll in a drainage canal. It turned out to be an 11-month-old baby girl. Vickie Wyant, the woman who made the discovery, immediately called 911. Police and fire crews responded and rescued the baby from the canal.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, prompting officers to conduct a welfare check near Interstate 135 and Pawnee following reports of a child in the drainage canal.
The baby was safely retrieved and taken to the hospital for a precautionary medical evaluation. She is now under police protective custody.
Vickie Wyant described how she noticed what appeared to be a doll while driving south on the interstate. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was a real baby. She was shocked but acted quickly by calling emergency services.
Wyant emphasized the importance of reporting unusual sightings, stating that many people travel along Interstate 135 and could have seen the baby. She expressed relief that her actions led to the baby being rescued unharmed.
The investigation is ongoing to determine how the baby ended up in the canal. Police are seeking Vincent James Perez for questioning, believing he may have information relevant to the case. Perez has an outstanding warrant from the Kansas Department of Corrections.
