Second Baby Safely Surrendered at Abilene Safe Haven Baby Box This Year

Mother safely surrenders newborn at Safe Haven Baby Box

A Texas mother has safely surrendered a newborn by using a Safe Haven Baby Box.

Second Baby Safely Surrendered at Abilene Safe Haven Baby Box This Year

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A baby was safely surrendered Wednesday at the Safe Haven Baby Box at Abilene Fire Station 7 on North Pioneer Drive, marking the second time the life-saving device has been used this year. The Abilene Fire Department confirmed the surrender to KTAB/KRBC. KTAB/KRBC was at the fire station when firefighters responded [...]

Second Infant Surrendered at Abilene's Safe Haven Baby Box

ABILENE, TX — An Abilene fire station sprang into action after an infant was safely surrendered in its safe haven baby box.On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, firefighters with the Abilene Fire Department were alerted when the safe haven baby box alarm rang out as someone had surrendered a child. After the infant was medically checked, the child was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for further testing.Officials involved did not release any d…