Bucks Co. Baby Critical After Attack By Family Dog: Police

UPDATE: Condition of baby attacked by dog upgraded

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PERKASIE, PA — A baby from Bucks County is in critical condition after she was attacked by the family's dog this week in Perkasie, police said.

According to police, a heroic man stepped in to stop the attack and saved the baby's life after the 13-month-old's mother was not able to stop the animal during the frenzy. The dog responsible for the injuries was owned by the family, police have confirmed. The age and breed of the dog was not revealed.

The tragedy unfolded around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 along the 400 block of Grandview Avenue in Perkasie.

A female neighbor heard the screams and went over to help, police said. Then, a passing motorist stopped and interjected and was able to stop the attack, police said. Police credited the man's heroic actions with saving the baby's life.

When officers arrived, the young girl had "serious" bite wounds on multiple areas of her body. Her mother also suffered bite wounds on her hands, arms and legs, authorities said.

The baby was transported to a local hospital and from there transferred to a hospital in Philadelphia. She underwent surgery and is presently in critical condition, police said Thursday.

The man who saved the baby also suffered a serious leg injury after falling on the ice and snow while struggling with the dog. He refused medical care until the injured child was treated, police said. He did not wish to be identified by police, authorities noted.

Although it is early in the investigation, "this case appears to be a tragic accident," police said.
The incident continues to be under investigation.

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