Police Officer and His Wife Adopt Girl Who Was Dropped Off at an Indiana Baby Box When She Was 1 Day Old

Mar. 15, 2025

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Indiana police officer and wife adopt baby months after she was left in baby box. https://www.wlky.com/article/indiana-police-family-adoption-baby-box-surrendered/42030936. Credit: WLKY

“We are so grateful for Myah’s birth mom. She made a really courageous decision,” she said.

Myah was initially admitted to the NICU at a local hospital, where doctors determined she had a stroke, WNDU reported.

“We just feel overwhelmed with gratitude,“the couple said, according to WDRB. “It has been a really long wait.”

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The Mishawaka Police Department, where Bruce works, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

source: people.com