FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating after the body of a preterm baby was found in a pond.
Just after 4:30p.m. Friday, police officers were dispatched to a call about a baby in a pond near University Drive and Hillpoint Way in Dodge City, according to a media release from Dodge City Police.
First responders discovered a deceased infant, estimated to be between 22 to 24 weeks gestation.
The officers searched the area for witnesses or camera footage.
If you saw anything suspicious or have cameras in the area, please reach out to the Dodge City Police Department at 620-227-4646, submit a tip through TIP411, or send a message via our Facebook page or website at www.dodgecitypd.org.