DELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — A younger Florida boy died Monday after being attacked by a pair of canine, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
The assault was reported simply earlier than 5 p.m. on Jan. 13 within the space of Arabesque Drive and Airport Highway, north of DeLand, based on authorities.
Deputies mentioned witnesses known as 911 and commenced CPR on the 8-year-old boy, however he was not capable of survive his accidents.
As soon as on the scene, deputies chased the unfastened canine down the highway. One of many canine was described as a Pitbull and the opposite, a combined breed.
Animal management later captured and confiscated the canine. As of Monday, officers mentioned each canine have been being held in quarantine.
A joint investigation was underway Monday to find out the circumstances of the assault, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned. No additional particulars have been instantly out there.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood mentioned he plans to supply a briefing on the incident on Tuesday following the preliminary outcomes of the investigation.
“I don’t know what anybody can say to ease the immense ache this household is feeling tonight,” Chitwood mentioned Monday night time. “It is a tragedy past comprehension, particularly for these of us who’re mother and father and grandparents. I can solely ask our group to say a prayer of power for this household and maintain them in your hearts as they face their worst nightmare.”
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