Girl, 10, rushed to hospital with 'stomach ache' found to be pregnant

A TEN-year-old girl has been found to be six months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with severe stomach pains.

Girl, 10, rushed to hospital with 'stomach ache' found to be pregnant

TL;DR

  • A 10-year-old girl was hospitalized with severe stomach pains and found to be six months pregnant.
  • Her stepdad, Julio Vivas, 33, was arrested after the girl accused him of sexual abuse.
  • The alleged abuse occurred at their home in Santiago del Estero province, Argentina.
  • An investigation has been opened by a specialized force for victims of gender-based violence.
  • The girl's grandmother expressed distress, revealing she had warned her daughter about Vivas.
  • The grandmother shared that she experienced similar trauma in her own childhood.
  • The girl's teacher reported no unusual behavior at school.
  • Authorities are gathering evidence and details about the girl's medical condition and welfare arrangements remain undisclosed.