A six-month-old baby boy has been killed this morning (Wednesday) after he was bitten multiple times by a dog at a residence in Primrose.<\/p>\n
This was comfirmed by\u00a0ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring.<\/p>
\u201cER24 paramedics arrived on scene at approximately 8.15am and were led into the lounge of the home where they found the body of the child.<\/p>\n
\u201cParamedics assessed the young boy and found that he had sustained several serious bite wounds and showed no signs of life,\u201d Meiring said.<\/p>
Unfortunately, the boy had already succumbed to his injuries, and paramedics could do nothing more.<\/p>\n
He was declared dead on the scene.<\/p>\n
The exact details surrounding this incident are not yet known but local authorities are on the scene for further investigations.<\/p>\n
More details to follow as they become available.<\/p>\n
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