Child seriously injured by dog attack near Bright St, Morganton NC
AssaultA 7-year-old girl was attacked by a dog near Bright Street, causing severe injuries to her face and leg. The dog remains on the property, and police and medical responders are on the way.
Audio|Source: Burke County Public Safety
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69 first responders, 103 Bright Street, Cross Street, P Ridge Street, Reek Street, Animal Bites, routine response[1]. On 69 first responders, 103, Bright Street, Cross Street, P Ridge Street, Reek Street, Enelobites, routine response. Timeout, 1947. We're not acknowledged. 77, Regent 5, Burke, we're being routed to Homestead Routine Traffic.
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Region 5 in the out of the homestead routine. 4-1 clear to fuel pump. 241, clear fuel. 5.0.503. This is going to be a 7-year-old female conscious in breathing. There is serious bleeding. Responding normally, no difficulty breathing.
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Is it going to be a pit bull or rottweiler? The animal is nearby. Head injury with severe injuries under the eyes, chin, and a leg piece. Correct, and a piece of her leg is torn out. A piece of her face is torn out.
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The owner does have the dog, but he won't leave. They're going to be in the front yard in the patio area. Responding to 103 Bright Street. Be advised, the animal is still in the area. Law enforcement is en route at this time. We're just running to a seven-year-old female conscious and breathing. Advice it was a Pitbull or Rottweiler. Just happened.
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routine response: Standard medical or emergency response
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Near Bright St, Morganton, NC 28655
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