SAN ANTONIO - There are myths and legends about feral children -- supposedly raised by animals. Here in San Antonio, an attorney believes five children have been raised this way.
Carla Morrison says the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has removed five children from their home because of severe neglect. According to Morrison, the children might have what is known as Feral Child Syndrome -- a condition where the child has been isolated from human contact starting at an early age-with little or no human care.
The siblings range from ages three to 11 years old and they do not speak. The oldest child is the only one who has been potty trained.
Morrison says Child Protective Services received 22 calls about the case before finding the siblings and placing them in foster care. The case is still under investigation to determine exactly what the children are suffering from and who will care for them.
Morrison says the siblings don't like being touched. They have been known to lick food off the floor, drink from a toilet and they sleep in a tight space -- packed together like animals.
The attorney says there are no signs of physical abuse.
We're told their mother is an known drug abuser who might be homeless at this time.
Morrison, a court appointed attorney, is hoping to shed light on this case to offer help to other children who might be suffering physical or emotional abuse. If anyone has information, she hopes they will pick up the phone and make an anonymous call to the state hotline. The number is 1-800-252-5400.
