7/18/16
by News Department on 07/18/16Pitbull attack...
A 3-year-old girl was flown to a trauma center after she was bitten by a pit bull about 3 p.m. Sunday in Mahanoy City.
According to the Republican Herald, Mahanoy City police said the incident occurred on South A Street, between Mahanoy Avenue and South Street as the child was trying to play with the dog and was bitten once on the head and face, causing deep lacerations.
The girl was flown to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for treatment. Police said they that they do not expect charges to be filed against the dog’s owner but the investigation is ongoing.
However, police said a state dog warden will be contacted to determine whether or not the animal should be classified as a “dangerous” dog.
