An 8-year-old boy in central Florida died after he was attacked by two canines close to the doorway of a subdivision, authorities stated.
The boy was attacked by the unfastened canines Monday night close to Deland, Florida, positioned midway between Orlando and Daytona Seashore, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Workplace stated in a press release.
Close by residents administered CPR to the boy and referred to as 911, however they have been unable to avoid wasting him, the sheriff’s workplace stated.
The canines have been captured and have been being held by the county’s Animal Companies company.
Authorities stated one was a pit bull and the opposite a combined breed.
Officers stated they’re nonetheless investigating the circumstances of the assault.
“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood stated.
“This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents.”
