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Police Issue Emotional Plea to Mum of Baby Found in Perth Drain

  • A baby found dead in a stormwater drain in Alexander Heights, Perth, is believed to have been about two weeks old, according to West Australian Premier Roger Cook.
  • Tradies discovered the body while cleaning the drain, which Premier Cook described as a 'horrifying scenario.'
  • WA Police confirmed that the investigation into the discovery is ongoing.
  • Premier Cook expressed that the mother of the child must be 'incredibly distressed,' highlighting the tragic circumstances of the event.
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Baby boy found dead inside storm drain was a newborn

Homicide detectives have pleaded for a mother to come forward amid concerns for her health after a newborn baby boy was found dead in a stormwater drain.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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