An 8-year-old boy in central Florida has died after being attacked by two canines close to the doorway to a subdivision, authorities mentioned.
The boy was attacked by free canines Monday evening close to DeLand, Florida, situated about midway between Orlando and Daytona Seaside, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned in an announcement.
Close by residents carried out CPR on the boy and known as 911, however they have been unable to save lots of him, the sheriff’s workplace mentioned.
The canines have been captured and held by the county animal company.
Authorities mentioned one was a pit bull and the opposite was a blended breed.
Authorities mentioned they’re nonetheless investigating the circumstances of the assault.
“I do not know what anybody can say to ease the super ache this household is feeling tonight,” mentioned Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
“This can be a tragedy past comprehension, particularly for these of us who’re mother and father and grandparents.”