Fatal dog-attack record — New York Mills area, MN

Authorities said a 3-year-old child entered an outdoor enclosure and was attacked by an American Bulldog. The child died. His grandmother sustained significant injuries while stopping the attack and was transferred for further treatment.

Fatal (child); significant injuries reported (grandmother)American BulldogNew York Mills area, MN
Date2026-01-11
LocationResidence west of New York Mills
Victim(s)3-year-old child; grandmother
Dogs involved1 dog
Injury severityFatal (child); significant injuries reported (grandmother)
Breed attributionAmerican BulldogOfficially reported by sheriff’s office via news report
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Incident summary

Authorities said a 3-year-old child entered an outdoor enclosure and was attacked by an American Bulldog. The child died. His grandmother sustained significant injuries while stopping the attack and was transferred for further treatment.

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Officials identify toddler mauled to death by dog in enclosure outside Minnesota homeRegional newspaper citing sheriff’s office · Published/record date 2026-01-13

Sheriff’s office identified the dog as an American Bulldog and described the grandmother’s injuries as significant.

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