DELAND, Fla, – A dog attack has claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy, authorities with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
The attack occurred just before 5 p.m. Monday evening in a neighborhood north of DeLand, near Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, according to deputies. Witnesses called 911 and performed CPR on the child, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Deputies and Volusia County Animal Services responded, capturing two dogs involved in the attack. Officials described one as a pit bull and the other as a mixed breed. Both animals have been confiscated and placed in quarantine.
“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight. This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents,” Sheriff Chitwood said in a social media post. “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.”
A joint investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading to the attack, with more details expected after an initial briefing by Sheriff Mike Chitwood on Tuesday.
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