However, Hawksey’s fortunes would soon take a terrible turn.

It was very likely that she wouldn’t have survived if carried to term.

DiNapoli immediately confronted PetSmart employees and management, only to receive conflicting reports.

Then the truth dawned for both of them: The baby was buried beneath all the mud.

Five days after her birth, she developed a blood infection.

The abduction happened so quickly that Rodriguez wasn’t sure he could believe what he was seeing.

Chesney says her recovery will likely take an entire year.

But his family believes that he has the strength and the will to survive.

That dedication has paid off for him while playing for UCF.

However, thanks to the kindness of a generous stranger, she and her family may soon start feeling better.