Taiwan couple, both aged 21, found dead in bedroom, their 4-month-old baby rescued after 3 days alone

A Taiwanese couple, both aged 21, were found dead in their master bedroom around 8pm local time on May 21, 2026. They had not been in contact with anyone for three days.

8world reported that their four-month-old baby girl was found conscious under the bed of a separate bedroom.

Rescue operation

The incident occurred in Taichung City, EBC ETtoday News and Yahoo reported, adding that a search and rescue operation was carried out.

Police and firefighters broke down the door and found the couple on the bed, where they had been dead for some time, according to EBC ETtoday News.

A plastic bag had allegedly been found over the deceased woman's head, according to TVBS News.

The couple previously had a baby in New Taipei City who died at a young age. The pair later moved to Taichung.

Their bodies were discovered when a social worker went to search for them when they allegedly did not show up for their second baby's vaccination.

Baby found conscious

The baby girl, their second child, was found to be conscious with stable vitals.

She was immediately taken to the hospital by paramedics for treatment and observation, EBC ETtoday News reported.

TVBS News reported that the baby, who was found to have low blood sugar and minor injuries on her head and buttocks, is currently under the care of relevant authorities.

The police are investigating the couple's exact cause of death.