A seven-year-old child dies following a dog attack in Chilton County, on Tuesday (July 22). According to the Chilton County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call on County Road 147 near Calera around 6:10 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered that the child had suffered severe injuries from an attack by one or more aggressive dogs. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, the child did not survive.
As of Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed that the dogs involved in the attack have now been located and secured by Chilton County Animal Control. The owner of the dogs is reportedly cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Sheriff John Shearon expressed his condolences, stating, "Our hearts are broken for the child and the family affected by this unimaginable loss." He emphasized the commitment to a thorough investigation to understand the circumstances of the tragedy and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The sheriff's office has urged residents to ensure their pets are properly secured and to adhere to local animal control laws to prevent such tragedies.
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