The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for information about an infant body that was found at the Graysville Bridge Canoe Launch on Tuesday in Ringgold, Georgia.
Deputies were called to the scene around 1 p.m. after the lifeless, underdeveloped baby was found lying face down at the edge of South Chickamauga Creek with an umbilical cord and placenta still attached to its body, according to a news release.
“We know that someone is going through a very tragic time in their life, and we want to help,” said Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk in the release. “If you saw something at the Graysville Canoe launch before 1:00 p.m. this date, such as a vehicle or persons in the area, or if you know someone who was pregnant and is now without their baby, please give us a call.”
Investigators believe the child was brought to the area earlier in the day. An autopsy is being conducted.
Anyone with information can call Catoosa County Detective Brittany Gilleland at 706-935-2424 or email brittany.gilleland@catoosa.com.
-- Compiled by Kim Sebring