Louisiana, United States

A one-year-old from the US state of Louisiana was found alive after his four-year-old brother was found dead and their mother was arrested.

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A passerby on I-10 eastbound near mile marker 10 in Vinton, Louisiana, called the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies on Tuesday (July 9) at 9:00 am (local time) amid the search for the one-year-old, according to a press release shared by the sheriff's office on Facebook.

According to the press release, police had been searching for the one-year-old since his four-year-old brother's body was discovered in the water near the Vinton Welcome Center on Monday (July 8).

The child and his mother, Aaliyah N Jack, 25, of Lake Charles, were last seen on Saturday (July 6).

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Jack was located in Mississippi, without the one-year-old, by the Meridian Police Department and taken into custody, according to police. Judge Tony Fazzio imposed a $300,000 bond, charging her with failure to report a missing child.

"We looked at this 1-year-old as our miracle baby because he was still alive... unbelievable," Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary "Stitch" Guillory said at a news conference on July 9, according to a video released by the Associated Press.

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“This kid spent two days out in the weather on the side of the highway. Thank God that trucker saw him,” an emotional Guillory continued.

According to Guillory, the one-year-old had many insect bites but appeared to be in good health overall. The press release said that the infant had been brought to a nearby hospital and was in stable condition.

“This is a tragic incident our detectives are currently investigating. Fortunately, we were able to locate the 1-year-old, who was taken to a local hospital to be checked out. He is now safe and in the care of authorities. We understand the community’s concern and are committed to ensuring justice for the children involved," Guillory said.

"CPSO detectives are actively working to gather all the information and details surrounding this case and the death of the 4-year-old. We will dedicate all necessary resources to ensure a thorough investigation. Our hearts go out to the family members of these two children,” he added.

"Detectives are continuing the investigation, and more charges are possible. The coroner will determine the cause of death," the release read.

(With inputs from agencies)