10-year-old girl dies after being attacked and bitten by family dog

A tragedy occurred in a family living in Malton, England (United Kingdom), Friday 1^is November 2024. In the afternoon, around 4 p.m., a 10-year-old girl was violently attacked and bitten by the family dog ​​in front of her loved ones, reports The Guardian .

The girl's parents immediately alerted the emergency services and a relative took care of the dog and locked it in a car to keep everyone safe. When firefighters arrived, they discovered the little victim in serious condition and unfortunately could do nothing to save him. The child died on the spot.

The dog will be euthanized

The local police announced in a press release that an investigation had been opened to shed light on the circumstances of this tragedy. According to initial evidence, the little girl and the dog had a relationship “close and full of love”. An autopsy on the victim's body is planned.

“The dog is being evaluatedsaid the police. We encourage people not to speculate about this incident, to respect the family's privacy and to allow them to grieve in peace. » According to more recent information collected by the BBC the dog should be euthanized.