Four-year-old severely injured in Omaha Cane Corso/Mastiff mix attack

A four-year-old suffered extensive scalp, facial and neck injuries in an Omaha attack; the dog was later euthanized and tested negative for rabies.

Severe / critical injuries; multiple surgeries expectedBreed: Cane Corso / Mastiff mixOmaha, NE
Date2024-02-20 · Shortly after 2 p.m. CST
LocationNear 135th and L Streets
Victim(s)Lillianna Stratman, age 4
Dogs involved1 dog
Injury severitySevere / critical injuries; multiple surgeries expected
Breed attributionCane Corso / Mastiff mixBreed described by Omaha Police/KETV follow-up and family reporting as a Cane Corso/Mastiff mix.
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Four-year-old Lillianna Stratman suffered severe injuries in a Feb. 20 Omaha dog attack, including major scalp, facial and neck trauma. KETV reported that she required intensive care and additional surgery. The dog was later surrendered to the Nebraska Humane Society, euthanized and tested negative for rabies.

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'Thank God she's alive': Family starts GoFundMe to help cover 4-year-old's medical expenses from dog attackKETV local follow-up citing police, family and Nebraska Humane Society · Published/record date 2024-02-28 · Accessed 2026-08-31

KETV reported that the 4-year-old suffered a torn scalp, broken cheekbone, neck-ligament injuries and extensive stitches after being attacked near 135th and L Streets; the dog was described as a Cane Corso/Mastiff mix.

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