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Infant Killed by Family’s Pet Wolf-Dog in Alabama

Incident Date:
11/30/2023
Location:
Chelsea, AL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human death (HD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Wolf-Dog
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

An infant has been killed by the family’s wolf-dog hybrid in Shelby County, Alabama.

Upon arriving at the scene, first responders found that the baby had been mauled by the family’s pet wolf-dog hybrid. The infant was immediately taken to Grandview Medical Center for emergency treatment. Although the child was alive upon arrival, he was soon pronounced dead from his injuries.

“It’s been confirmed that one of our children here in Chelsea was killed by an exotic family pet and succumbed to their injuries,” Chelsea Mayor Tony Picklesimer said in an official statement.

The wolf-dog was euthanized on-site by a veterinarian and taken to the Alabama State Diagnostics Laboratory for further examination. A report from the sheriff’s office indicates that the owners of the wolf-dog knew about their pet’s lineage. None of the other children in the home were harmed.

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