Local authorities in Palach village in Padibe Town Council, Lamwo District on Monday morning rescued a baby dumped in a pit latrine by an unknown person.
The baby was discovered by children who were going to the garden at around 9; 00am who heard him crying in the pit latrine.
They immediately informed the area authorities who rushed to the scene and rescued the baby with the help of the police.
Richard Oloya, the area Local Councillor III says they are trying hard to trace the mother of the child or his relatives.
The baby has been taken to Padibe Health Centre IV where he is undergoing treatment.