Race Day Live (Little Torch Key, FL) – An 8-year-old boy tragically lost his life on Monday following a dog attack in Volusia County, Florida. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 13, near Arabesque Drive and Airport Road, north of DeLand.
According to authorities, witnesses called 911 and performed CPR on the young boy, but he succumbed to his injuries before he could be saved.
Deputies responding to the scene pursued the loose dogs down the road. One of the dogs was identified as a Pitbull and the other as a mixed breed. Both animals were later captured and confiscated by animal control and are currently being held in quarantine.
A joint investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the attack. Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood expressed his deep condolences for the grieving family.
“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight,” Chitwood said Monday night. “This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents. I can only ask our community to say a prayer of strength for this family and keep them in your hearts as they face their worst nightmare.”
Sheriff Chitwood is expected to provide a briefing on Tuesday to share preliminary findings from the investigation.
The community is mourning the loss of the young boy, with many expressing their heartfelt sympathies to his family during this devastating time.
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