The New York City Fire Department – FDNY responding to a fire emergency in Bushwick. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Firefighters in New York City were surprised to find a newborn baby with her umbilical cord still attached left at their firehouse late Friday evening.
A law enforcement source said a woman walked into the FDNY Squad 1 station around 9 p.m. Friday and attempted to leave a bag with one of its firefighters.
The firefighter stepped away briefly to grab a supervisor and when they returned, found the bag left behind, the source said.
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WATCH HEREInside the bag was a newborn baby wrapped in towels with her umbilical cord still attached. The baby was taken to a nearby hospital for care.
Officials believe the woman that left the baby at the station was in her 20s. Their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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