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Iowa Infant Dies in Tragic Dog Attack
9 Apr
Summary
- An infant died from dog injuries in Des Moines, Iowa.
- A separate incident involved a 2-year-old with serious facial injuries.
- Authorities provided safety tips following the two dog attacks.
An infant has died following a fatal dog attack at an apartment in Des Moines, Iowa. Emergency services responded to the residence early on April 3 after a report of a child not showing signs of life, with a caller indicating a dog had injured the infant. Upon arrival, first responders confirmed the baby was deceased.
Authorities impounded two dogs from the apartment, a shepherd mix and a terrier/bulldog, but have not specified which animal was responsible. The infant's age was not released.
In a separate incident on the same morning, a 2-year-old child sustained serious facial injuries from a dog bite inside a hotel room. Medical personnel transported the toddler to a hospital, where they are expected to recover.
The dog involved in the second incident was also impounded. Investigations into both attacks are ongoing, with no charges filed yet. The Des Moines Police Department issued safety recommendations for families to prevent future incidents.
