Baby mauled to death in Bladen County, sheriff says

BLADEN COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A baby under 6 months old was mauled to death by a dog at a home in Tar Heel on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call regarding the animal attack at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Following the attack, animal control officers seized two dogs from the residence. The dogs are currently being held by animal control, though the sheriff’s office noted it remains unclear whether one or both of the animals were involved in the deadly attack.

The sheriff’s office, the District Attorney’s Office and the Department of Social Services (DSS) are conducting a joint investigation into the death.

No further details, including the identity of the child or potential charges, have been released at this time.