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Toddler mauled by vicious dog at party

A little boy has been urgently flown to hospital following a gruesome dog attack in South East Queensland.

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A toddler has been flown to hospital after a vicious dog bit him on the face at a private property in South East Queensland.

The little boy was flown by RACQ LifeFlight rescue helicopter to Queensland Children’s Hospital with “significant facial injuries” from a Gympie home at 2pm on Sunday.

Reports suggest the toddler approached the dog while he was at a party on the Widgee property.

The dog had reportedly been tied up.

The boy remains in a serious but stable condition.

The RACQ LifeFlight rescue helicopter flew the toddler to the Queensland Children’s Hospital at 2pm on Sunday. Picture: Kevin Farmer
The RACQ LifeFlight rescue helicopter flew the toddler to the Queensland Children’s Hospital at 2pm on Sunday. Picture: Kevin Farmer

The dog breed remains unknown.

The attack was reported to the Gympie council, which is investigating the incident.

Originally published as Toddler mauled by vicious dog at party

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/lifestyle/home/pets/toddler-mauled-by-viscous-dog-at-party/news-story/9af3239292495dfacbf9645c36d5d6d1