In a remarkable act of humanity, a mentally challenged man in Ghana rescued a newborn baby who had been abandoned at a refuse dumping site, just moments before a waste truck was scheduled to collect the bins.

According to reports, there were no eyewitnesses at the time of the incident. The situation only came to public attention when the baby was brought to a nearby police station by the man who found and saved the child.

Authorities believe the baby’s mother left the infant at the dump, placing the child at risk of being unknowingly hauled away with the refuse. Police have launched an investigation to locate the mother and ensure the baby’s safety.

This timely intervention has drawn praise, highlighting how compassion can emerge from the most unexpected individuals.