APD Locates Mother Of Newborn Found Dead In Park

Alaska Public Media | By Ellen Lockyer

Published October 16, 2013 at 2:26 PM AKDT

Anchorage police have located the mother of a newborn baby that was found dead in a park Tuesday.

The police are not releasing any more details on the woman.

The baby was discovered in Eagle River's Turner Park by a passerby on Tuesday morning. Authorities declared the baby dead at the scene.

An APD spokeswoman says the mother is receiving medical treatment.

No charges have been filed.

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