The attack happened before 5 p.m. Monday in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road just north of DeLand, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
DELAND, Fla. — An eight-year-old boy is dead after a pair of dogs attacked him Monday afternoon north of Deland, Florida.
The attack happened before 5 p.m. Monday in the area of Arabesque Drive and Airport Road off County Road 15A, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Deputies said witnesses to the attack called 911 and attempted CPR on the boy, but he wasn’t able to survive his injuries.
Deputies chased the two dogs, described as a pit bull and a mixed breed, down the road before Volusia County Animal Services captured them.
“The dogs have been confiscated and are being held in quarantine by Animal Services,” the agency said.
The sheriff’s office added that a joint investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the attack. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he plans to provide a briefing on Tuesday regarding the preliminary results of the investigation.
“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight,” Chitwood stated. “This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents. I can only ask our community to say a prayer of strength for this family and keep them in your hearts as they face their worst nightmare.”
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