6-Year-Old Florida Girl Severely Bitten By Dog In Family's Care

Authorities say a young Florida girl was severely bitten by a dog her family was watching.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said on Twitter that the 6-year-old was unresponsive when first responders arrived on scene Sunday morning. 

Authorities say several dogs were in the house at the time of the attack. Other children and a parent were also in the home.

Sheriff's officials say the dog appears to be a pit bull mixed breed.

The dog was removed from the home and authorities are continuing to investigate. 

At last check, the child's injuries were listed as life-threatening. 


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