A newborn girl, dubbed the “Miracle Angel” by her rescuers, was pulled crying from a pile of trash in a North Austin dumpster Saturday afternoon.

Her survival is a testament to the unyielding will to live that pro-life advocates say underscores the humanity of every baby — and the moral imperative to choose protection over peril.

The infant, her umbilical cord still attached, signaling a birth mere hours earlier, was discovered around 1:37 p.m. in the 8600 block of North Lamar Boulevard, according to the Austin Police Department.

Neighbors, alerted by her faint but fierce cries echoing some 40 to 50 feet away, summoned help that arrived just in time to affirm what rescuers called a divine intervention.

Perry Lewis, one of the neighbors who sprang into action, dove headfirst into the dumpster upon hearing the desperate sounds.

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“She saved herself. She saved herself, you know what I mean? She cried. She has a God-given voice. She cried up out of that dumpster. About 40, 50 feet away, man, my neighbor heard her,” Lewis recounted, his words capturing the raw miracle of the moment.

Assisted by Lerrssy Frausto, Lewis extracted the baby from the refuse and worked to keep her conscious while first responders raced to the scene.

Frausto, noting the fresh evidence of birth, observed, “She was definitely born today. You could tell—umbilical cord was still there.”

Paramedics from Austin-Travis County EMS transported the conscious and alert newborn to Dell Children’s Medical Center, where she was evaluated and found to be in good health with no immediate health issues. The child has since been placed in the custody of Child Protective Services, her tiny frame now shielded from the abandonment that could have claimed her life.

No suspects are in custody as detectives from the APD Child Abuse Unit probe the heartbreaking circumstances that led to the disposal of such a vulnerable life. Authorities are urging anyone with information on the responsible party to come forward by calling 512-974-6880.

In the wake of the rescue, voices from the scene and law enforcement alike echoed a pro-life clarion call: Texas’ Safe Haven Law stands ready as a lifeline for parents in crisis.

“Just to remind people, there’s an option out there, it’s called the Safe Haven Law, where you can drop off a newborn infant at any fire station, EMS station, or police station. No questions asked,” APD Officer Aaron Townsend emphasized, highlighting a pathway that could have spared the infant unimaginable suffering.

The rescuers, moved by the baby’s resilience, expressed a fierce determination to remain part of her story.

“I just thank God we were here for her. She’s a beautiful baby, and she’s not unwanted. We’re definitely going to stay in contact and do whatever we can to be in her life,” Lewis said.

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