Child attacked by stray dog in Darlington County

Child attacked by stray dog in Darlington County

DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities are investigating after a young child was reportedly attacked by a stray dog Sunday on Cedar Ridge Road in Darlington County.

DPH Shares Important Tips to Prevent Dog Bites in Children and Adults - The Dillon County News, LLC

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The second full week of April is celebrated annually as National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) would like to use this week to remind pet owners that any dog – even close family pets – can bite a person and cause injury. Dogs are great companions and play many important roles in people’s lives. They can be trained for search and rescue, to guide people with visual impairments and t…

4-Year-Old Hospitalized After Stray Dog Attack

One child has been hospitalized after a stray animal attack happened in Darlington County on Sunday night. The 4-year-old was outside when the incident unfolded on Cedar Ridge Road in the Dovesville area. The child was found with multiple dog bites. Their current condition is unknown at this time and it remains unclear who owns the dog. An investigation remains active as authorities work to reveal more.