Foetus found in Durban bin
Paramedics determined that the foetus had gestated for approximately three months.
A FOETUS was discovered in a rubbish bin in central Durban today (November 12).
The spokesperson for Emer-G-Med Paramedics, Kyle Van Reenen said they were called to assist the South African Police Services after a member of public made the gruesome discovery.
“An aborted foetus was discovered in a rubbish bag, by a resident, on College Lane in the Durban Central Business District,” he said.
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Paramedics assessed the foetus on the scene.
“The foetus was inspected by paramedics and confirmed to be dead on arrival. It is estimated to be approximately three months gestated,” said Van Reenen.
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