In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a 1-year-old baby defied the odds and survived two harrowing days alone on the side of a Louisiana highway. The story began when the child’s 4-year-old brother was found deceased and their mother was arrested in Mississippi. Authorities discovered the lifeless body of the 4-year-old boy near the Vinton Welcome Center. Detectives learned that the child had last been seen with his mother, Aaliyah N. Jack, 25, of Lake Charles, on Saturday, July 6. The circumstances surrounding his demise remain under investigation. The following day, a truck driver traveling along I-10 eastbound near mile marker 10 in Vinton made an astonishing discovery. There, in a ditch, was the 1-year-old sibling, crawling and clinging to life. The child had endured two days of unpredictable weather, including storms brought by

Hurricane Beryl. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary “Stitch” Guillory expressed both shock and relief during a press conference. He referred to the baby as a “miracle” because of his survival. Despite multiple bug bites, the child appeared to be in stable condition. The trucker’s timely intervention likely saved the baby’s life. Aaliyah N. Jack was located in Mississippi without the 1-year-old and taken into custody by the Meridian Authorities Department. She faces charges related to failing to report a missing child. The community remains concerned, but authorities are committed to ensuring justice for both children. As investigators continue their work, we can only marvel at the resilience of this “miracle baby.” His survival against all odds serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit, even in the face of this unfortunate event.