Unexpected Baby Surprise on Upper Paya Lebar Road
Police were called around 7:45 p.m. on July 27 to a semi‑detached home in Tai Keng Gardens, and they found a tiny human in the most unlikely place: a recycling bin.
The Scene
- Location: Upper Paya Lebar Road, Tai Keng Gardens.
- Discovery: A 65‑year‑old resident, Mr Lew, heard a strange sound from a bin after a family dinner.
- Initial reaction: Everyone was nervous about pulling open the bin – we were treating it like a mystery cat or a rogue dog.
Mysterious Infant Under a Towel
When Mr Lew finally lifted the lid, the scene was “ciao, cat!” turned into baby‑uncovered‑in‑a‑towel‑inside‑paper‑bags.
- Baby’s condition: No visible injuries and fully stable.
- Rescue: The family tried to carry him out with the paper bags but the bottom tore; they tipped the bin and scooped the little one out just in time.
- Air‑flow fix: They carefully removed the towel from his face so he could breathe.
Heart‑warming Quick‑Care
At first, the infant screamed like a tiny diva, but his wife comforted him and he soon settled. Dale, in a calm promise to be “your protector,” gently told us that his life had just been saved.
From Scene to Syringe
- Police arrival: Officers were on the spot, made sure the baby was fine.
- Medical lift: An ambulance whisked him away to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Mr Lew’s Take‑away
He admits he was shaken but also ecstatic that the baby was alive and well. “You can’t mistake a bundle of joy for a stray animal this time around,” he chuckled.
So, next time a crime scene turns into a baby bin situation, keep your eyes peeled – you never know what a humble recycling bin can hide!
