This story has been updated
By Sharon Aron Baron
Police were called after the family’s foster Pit bull attacked two children. One child was airlifted with severe facial injuries.
On Friday at approximately 2:18 p.m., Coral Springs Police received a call to the 2500 block of NW 106 Ave about the family dog attacking their children ages 11 and 12.
According to CSPD Officer Chris Swinson, an 11-year-old was severely bit by the dog, and then his 12-year-old brother tried to intervene, and he attacked. Upon seeing the commotion, the mother tried to help, and the dog bit her in her hand and arm. The 12-year-old went and got a knife and stabbed the dog and the dog retreated into one of the bedrooms.
The 11-year-old was bit on the face and sustained severe but not life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Broward General. The 12-year-old, who was bit on the back of the head, was taken by Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Rescue to Broward General, along with his mother.
The dog was taken to Coral Springs Animal Hospital, where it will be quarantined.
More updates as they become available.
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4 comments
Pit bull? They are such a gentle breed.
Nope, they have been bred selectively for their aggression, like Dobermans as well. Read this article where they clearly state the statistics of how many attacks and deaths each year are attributed to Pit Bulls.
https://time.com/2891180/kfc-and-the-pit-bull-attack-of-a-little-girl/
I think that was sarcasm, Kathleen.
Quarantined? Put it down. Anyone bringing a foster pit bull into a home with children should be charged with child endangerment. Her child will have scars and mutilation, probably nerve damage and impaired functioning of his face. This did not have to happen. Thank God the 12 year old was brave and smart enough to stab the mauler.