RACINE — For the first time in the state, a baby was surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box in Wisconsin.

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The baby was safely and legally left at the baby box located at a Racine fire station last week.

The City of Racine and the Racine Fire Department confirm that a newborn baby was safely and legally surrendered in the Safe Haven Baby Box located at Fire Station 4, 3829 Washington Avenue, on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, at 12:13 p.m.

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According to authorities, the infant was found in good health and immediately cared for by on-duty firefighters and emergency medical personnel. The b

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