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Toddler Mauled to Death in Merced County

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Oct 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM EDT

Story Updated: Oct 23, 2009 at 8:23 PM EDT

A Merced County toddler who was mauled by a dog has died.

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The incident happened Friday in the 9000 block of Donavan in Delhi.

Officials say the child was being watched by his babysitter, when the sitter's 65 pound pit bull grabbed the child by the throat and dragged him around the yard.

The babysitter told deputies she had to stab the dog with a fork several times to get it to release the child.

The sitter then called 911, and began to drive the baby to a hospital herself.

That's when deputies stopped her for driving erratically, and the child was rushed to the hospital.

The baby was then taken to Children's Hospital in Madera County, where he later died.

Animal Control has quarantined the dog and will hold it up to 10 days until they decide what to do with it.

So far, no charges have been filed in the incident.

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Wednesday, Nov 18 at 3:55 PM Gilbert wrote ...

You guys are the dumb. Pitbull are one of the best dogs to have around kids. The only reason this is in the paper is because its a pitbull. There are tons of dog attacts by other breeds all the time but they never get put in the paper. My cousin was bitten by a Lab right in the face for no reason, but did that get put in the paper? no! You people are just jumping to conclusions.

Wednesday, Oct 28 at 9:37 PM bp wrote ...

That dog is clearly a mix breed and no one can predict the temperment of a scrambled gene pool. I would like to see a pedgree on that dog before it is labled a pit bull.

Wednesday, Oct 28 at 1:58 AM TG wrote ...

Before we lay blame on the dog or the sitter, we need to know the full details. This could have happened with any breed. The public needs to be more educated on pitbull breeds and so does any individual desiring to become an owner of one. Owning a pitbull or any other dog is a huge responsibility. Instead of outlawing the breed, lets get better laws in place on who can own a dog period.

Tuesday, Oct 27 at 2:54 PM Man is the problem, not dogs! wrote ...

Man BRED these dogs to be what there are. DEAL WITH THEM!!

Tuesday, Oct 27 at 1:12 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Rita...my sister and brother in law did not leave their baby with a pitbull in the house. Please before you add a comment, know the story. My sister and brother in law are great parents. It was a tragic accident that we are now all living with. Thank you to those of you for your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Monday, Oct 26 at 7:28 PM Debbie wrote ...

People need to realize that regardless how you raise these dogs their natural instinct is to attack not to cuddle. Gina you need to read more. These dogs are not family dogs. They are born with agression that it period.

Monday, Oct 26 at 11:58 AM someone wrote ...

how can someone in their 5 senses let their child be taken care of at a home where their is dogs, even worse PITBULLS...I'm a mother, and one thing for sure I always watch who I leave my kids with, observe the area.

Monday, Oct 26 at 1:33 AM steve wrote ...

i have a dog thats half german shepard and half pitbull and he looks just like this dog. and believe me people he is agressive towards children thats why i dont let them go outside.his job is to keep the house secure and he is doing a pretty good job....these dogs are the most barbarious dogs ive ever known, no matter how well they are trained they snap and there is no stopping them. so be sure to have a fire arm in youre house if you have one of these dogs!!!

Sunday, Oct 25 at 10:38 PM Minnie wrote ...

No Gina, it does NOT depend on how you raise them. Haven't you read anything on how pit bulls came to be? Let that be your assignment for tomorrow. They should be outlawed.

Sunday, Oct 25 at 2:13 PM Justice wrote ...

Someone put a dagger to that pitbulls neck

Saturday, Oct 24 at 9:13 PM wolf wrote ...

I DO BELIVE THERE's GENETIC LINKED TO AGRESSIVE OR BEING NONE AGRESSIVE . BUT ONE CAN BE CORRECT . I WOULD HAVE THE DOG PUTDOWN FOR ONE RESONE ONLY IT HAS TASTED . HUMAN BLOOD . I KNOW THATS COLD HEARTED BUT THE KID IS DEAD.

Saturday, Oct 24 at 9:19 AM Aihandero wrote ...

The dog gets to be shot between the eyes. Period.

Saturday, Oct 24 at 3:29 AM gina wrote ...

i have 3 pitbulls...it all depends on how you rasie them...my dogs sleep next to me and are very sweet

Saturday, Oct 24 at 12:49 AM Jan wrote ...

They have known for years that pit bulls are killers. It's time to completely outlaw them!!

Friday, Oct 23 at 10:28 PM Rita wrote ...

What parent would leave their child with a pitbull in the house?

Friday, Oct 23 at 10:02 PM Maggie Brown wrote ...

These attacks continue to happen and are totally preventable. Jasime Deane was just mauled and killed by the family pitt bull Mags @ Dog Safety

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