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Infant Severely Mauled By Dog

Written by Alys Martinez

Story Created: Jul 7, 2006 at 3:49 PM PST

Story Updated: Jul 10, 2006 at 1:45 PM PST

Police say the tragic attack happened at an apartment here in Santa Barbara. An 11 month old baby was badly injured after being mauled by the family's 55 pound dog.

The child's parents told authorities they placed the baby on the floor with the "Border Collie-Pit Bull" mix to introduce the child to the dog for the first time. Within minutes, the animal pounced on the child. The infant suffered severe bite-wound lacerations to her face. She will require special treatment by a surgeon who specializes in severe facial trauma.

KEY News reporter Michelle Cole spoke with the authorities and has our story tonight.



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