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Child dies after being bitten by dog today

By Staff | Dec 22, 2009

Cape Coral Police say a 2-year-old boy died this morning (Tuesday) after being bitten by the family dog.

Cape police, fire and EMS were called to a report of an animal bite with injuries at 7:41 a.m. in the 200 block of Southeast 45th Terrace.

The child was transported by EMS to Cape Coral Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.

The dog, a Weimaraner, was confiscated by Lee County Animal Control.