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3-year-old dies after Lejeune dog attack
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday May 15, 2008 18:16:21 EDT
Posted : Thursday May 15, 2008 18:16:21 EDT
Camp Lejeune, N.C. — A 3-year-old boy died after being attacked by a pit bull here. The boy's identity was not available and hospital officials could not be reached for further comment late Wednesday night.
Base spokesman Marine Lt. Craig Thomas said the dog attacked the child at Tarawa Terrace I. Thomas said the dog was captured and is being held at the Camp Lejeune kennel.
Strickland said the boy arrived at Onslow Memorial Hospital without a pulse. He was pronounced dead at the hospital at 5:08 p.m.
No specific animal breeds are forbidden on base, but a base order says animals that are deemed vicious are not allowed to stay in base housing.
Thomas said the matter is under investigation.
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