A young Wallaceburg boy has been hospitalized after a vicious dog attack last night.
Around 5:00 p.m. two young children along with their babysitter were tobogganing at Jaycee Park on Larkwood Street when two dogs escaped from their home and attacked the youngest child, according to Chatham-Kent police.
A man and woman visiting family on Larkwood Street immediately ran to the park to help the young boy and babysitter. The 6-year-old boy ran to safety while the 3-year-old boy was carried from the scene to a home as 911 was called.
The boy was transported by ambulance to Sydenham District Hospital. He has since been transferred to a Michigan hospital for further medical treatment.
The babysitter sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She was treated and released from hospital.
The dogs have been identified and seized by PAWS Animal Rescue. They are currently in quarantine.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ed Vannoord at edmondv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #8668. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
