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Jacksonville Girl Severely Bitten by Dog Family Was Pet-Sitting: Police

What to Know

  • The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said on Twitter that the child was unresponsive when first responders arrived at the home on Sunday.
  • Sheriff's officials say the dog appears to be a pit bull mixed breed.

Authorities say a 6-year-old Florida girl was severely bitten by a dog her family was watching while its owners were on vacation.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said on Twitter that the child was unresponsive when first responders arrived at the home on Sunday morning. Several dogs were in the house at the time of the attack. Other children and a parent were also in the home.

Sheriff's officials say the dog appears to be a pit bull mixed breed.

The dog was removed from the home and authorities are continuing to investigate.

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