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Michigan Baby Killed by Family Dog in Brutal Attack
20 Mar
Summary
- A five-day-old baby girl died after a brutal attack by a family pet dog.
- The infant was fatally wounded by puncture wounds from the animal.
- No charges have been filed as the police continue their investigation.
A five-day-old baby girl in Novi, Michigan, tragically died following a brutal attack by her family's pet dog. The infant, identified as Freya, sustained fatal puncture wounds from the animal. Police and emergency services were dispatched to the home on Tuesday morning after a family member discovered Freya.
The family had taken in the mixed-breed dog a few months prior and were reportedly unaware of its history or temperament. According to family accounts, Freya was in a bassinet-style bed when the dog attacked her. The canine was taken into custody by Oakland County Animal Control and was humanely euthanized the following day.
As of the report, no charges have been filed in connection with Freya's death. The Novi Police Department has not disclosed who was present in the home at the time of the fatal incident. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the attack are ongoing.
