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Child Drowns After Dog Attack Near California Park
23 Jun
Summary
- A child died after being submerged in a lake following a dog attack.
- Another child sustained serious but non-life-threatening dog bites.
- The incident involved unleashed dogs near a public park in California City.
A fatal dog attack near a California City park on Thursday evening resulted in the death of one child and serious injuries to another. The incident unfolded around 6 p.m. when unleashed dogs attacked four children. One child, attempting to escape the animals, was found submerged in a lake. Officers performed CPR, but the child was pronounced deceased early Friday morning.
A second child involved in the attack sustained significant dog bites, though their injuries are not considered life-threatening. This child was transported to a hospital for treatment. Two other children present during the incident did not require hospitalization. Authorities have located the owner of the dogs, which were reportedly unleashed but accompanied by the owner at the time of the attack.
