4-year-old child dies in pit bull attack in Germany

4-year-old child dies in pit bull attack in Germany

09.07.2026 13:00

A pitbull dog attacked a 4-year-old girl living in the same home near Magdeburg, Germany. The child was severely injured and died. The dog was seized, and an investigation was launched.

A 4-year-old girl died after being attacked by a pitbull dog in Germany.

According to reports in the country's press, the incident occurred in the Osternienburger Land area near the city of Magdeburg, where a family's pitbull attacked the 4-year-old girl at home.

THE DOG WAS REPORTEDLY OWNED BY THE CHILD'S MOTHER

According to police, the 4-year-old girl was seriously injured in the attack and could not be saved despite all efforts. It was learned that the pitbull belonged to the child's mother and lived with the family in the same house.

Police announced that the dog was confiscated and handed over to an animal shelter.

An investigation into the incident has been launched.

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