HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — A 1-year-old boy who was attacked by a family dog Friday afternoon in Hallandale Beach is now in stable condition, authorities confirmed Saturday morning.
The attack happened in the 400 block of Southeast Ninth Court.
According to Hallandale Beach police, the dog attacked the boy while his mother was changing his diaper. The boy’s father told Local 10 News that the mother had looked away for just a moment when she heard growling and then the attack began.
After a struggle, the mother was able to pull the boy away. Authorities said he was then airlifted to a local hospital.
Sky 10 flew over the scene as the boy was taken on a stretcher from a helipad into the hospital. The boy’s mother was seen rushing inside shortly after.
Police initially said they did not know the extent of the boy’s injuries but confirmed Saturday that he is in stable condition.
They said a family member secured the dog, a 6-year-old American bulldog, and requested assistance from police to remove the animal from the home.
A short time later, a Broward County Animal Care van arrived at the scene. The dog was placed inside the vehicle and taken away. Broward County Animal Care classified the incident as an urgent response and is investigating the attack.
The father, who did not want to be identified or appear on camera, said the dog had never shown signs of aggression before the attack.
A Local 10 News crew was at the scene when the boy’s father was heard saying to the dog, “Love ya, buddy,” while shaking his head as officers looked on. The dog was heard barking from inside the animal control van as it was being transported.
“Somebody having a baby that young, I know how they feel,” neighbor Roy Green said. “I seen it when he laid down on the ground, he was crying. It’s really sad.”
The attack remains under investigation.
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