Foetus found in packet in Durban
The foetus was found by a member of the public, who called paramedics to the scene.
A FOETUS was found on Joe Slovo Street in the Durban Central Business District today, Thursday, December 9.
The discovery adds to several similar incidents in Durban this year.
An aborted foetus was discovered in a rubbish bag on College Lane in November, while another foetus was found by a commuter in Warwick Avenue in September and six foetuses were found wrapped in plastic near Albert Park in January.
Also read: Foetus found in Durban bin
A member of the public made the grizzly discovery. Emer-G-Med Paramedics were called to the scene to assist Metro Police.
Emer-G-Med Paramedics spokesperson, Kyle Van Reenen said the aborted foetus was found in a packet on the sidewalk this afternoon.
Also read: Six dead foetuses found under rubbish heap in Durban
“The foetus was assessed and confirmed to be dead on arrival,” said Van Reenen.
The scene was handed over to the South African Police Services for investigation and processing.
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