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5-Day-Old Baby Dies After Being Mauled by Dog in Novi, Police Say
Investigators suspect a family dog mauled the newborn, with the animal seized by Oakland County Animal Control as the case remains under investigation.
- On Tuesday, a five-day-old female infant was found dead with puncture wounds consistent with an animal attack at a Novi home in the 42000 block of Liberte Drive, Novi Police Commander Bob Manar confirmed.
- A family member reported finding the baby injured with puncture wounds and believed a dog attacked, and investigators said evidence supported that claim, 'Manar said'.
- At about 8:28 a.m., responding officers and firefighters arrived after reports of an unresponsive infant, and Oakland County Animal Control removed the dog from the home.
- Investigators say they suspect the newborn was mauled to death by a dog, and the ongoing investigation has not yet revealed further details.
- Local news outlets including FOX 2, WJBK and CBS Detroit reported the death and urged updates while officials say the dog's breed and size remain unknown.
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