Four-Year-Old Dies After Family Dog Attack in Germany
A four-year-old girl died after being bitten by her family's American Staffordshire terrier while playing in Drosa, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on Wednesday afternoon. Bystanders attempted to pull the dog off the child but failed, and a doctor pronounced her dead at the scene. Police and prosecutors reported the incident on Thursday. The dog, a breed commonly known as Pit Bull Terrier, has been taken to an animal shelter. Authorities have launched a negligence investigation into the 32-year-old mother and a 30-year-old male family friend. The mother is receiving psychological support. Further details were not immediately available.
Key facts
- Four-year-old girl died after being bitten by family dog
- Attack occurred in Drosa, Osternienburger Land municipality, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
- Incident happened on Wednesday afternoon
- Dog is an American Staffordshire terrier (Pit Bull Terrier)
- Bystanders tried to pull dog off girl but failed
- Doctor pronounced girl dead at scene
- Investigation for causing death by negligence launched against 32-year-old mother and 30-year-old male friend
- Mother receiving psychological help; dog taken to animal shelter
Entities
Locations
- Germany
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Drosa
- Osternienburger Land