Arkansas police said a newborn baby died after succumbing to injuries received from the family dog.
Cave Springs Police Lt. Keith Lawson said a 4-day-old girl was rushed to Children’s Hospital in Springdale following an incident that occurred at about 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, according to KFTA.
The girl was then airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, where she was pronounced dead, authorities said.
FILE – A Siberian Husky.
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“Based on witness statements and the opinions of medical professionals, it was determined that the fatal injuries were inflicted on the child by the family dog,” Lawson said.
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Cave Springs is located approximately 200 miles northwest of Little Rock, the state capital.
The dog, a 3-year-old Siberian husky, was later euthanized in accordance with state law, according to the Gray News.
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Cave Springs police continue to investigate the death, though they do not suspect any wrongdoing by any family member, they said.
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The name of the deceased or her family has not been released.
