Child Seriously Injured in Attack by Pet Pit Bull
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An 18-month-old Santa Ana girl was hospitalized in serious condition Monday with face and head wounds after the family’s 90-pound pit bull attacked her in the home, police said.
The child’s mother, Nhouka Vange, 24, had just stepped out of the room when the dog attacked the toddler shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
The girl suffered serious damage to her right eye and deep facial wounds. She underwent reconstructive surgery.
The 7-year-old dog named Brownie was taken to the animal shelter and will be quarantined for 10 days, police said. The family then must decide whether to keep or euthanize him.
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