Florida boy, 8, dies after being attacked by 2 free canine

An 8-year-old boy in central Florida died after he was attacked by two canine close to the doorway of a subdivision, authorities stated.

The boy was attacked by the free canine Monday night close to Deland, Florida, positioned midway between Orlando and Daytona Seaside, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Workplace stated in a press release.

Close by residents administered CPR to the boy and known as 911, however they had been unable to avoid wasting him, the sheriff’s workplace stated.

The canine had been captured and had been being held by the county’s Animal Companies company.

Authorities stated one was a pit bull and the opposite a combined breed.

Officers stated they’re nonetheless investigating the circumstances of the assault.

“I don’t know what anybody can say to ease the immense ache this household is feeling tonight,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood stated.

“It is a tragedy past comprehension, particularly for these of us who’re dad and mom and grandparents.”