3-year-old Killed in Dog Attack at Otter Tail County Home
BY MN CRIME STAFF
A 3-year-old child died after being attacked by a dog at an Otter Tail County residence Sunday afternoon.
According to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, a 51-year-old woman called 911 while driving herself and her grandson to the Perham Health emergency room for treatment of serious dog bite injuries.
Deputies met the woman and child at the hospital and began investigating.
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Authorities say the incident occurred at the woman’s residence, located west of New York Mills. Investigators determined the child climbed into an outdoor enclosed area where the dog was being kept and was attacked. The dog was described by the sheriff’s office as an adult American Bulldog.
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The child suffered severe injuries and died as a result of the attack. The 51-year-old grandmother was also seriously injured while attempting to stop the attack and was transported to Fargo for further medical treatment.
The sheriff’s office said the dog was “destroyed” following the incident and that there are no ongoing safety concerns for the public. The investigation remains active and is being handled by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
