Five-Month-Old Baby Mauled to Death by Family Dog in Florida

In Ormond Beach, Florida, a tragic incident occurred when a five-month-old baby boy named Carter was mauled to death by a 130-pound Great Dane-Husky mix while under the care of his great-grandmother and great-aunt as his mother celebrated her 21st birthday. The infant was placed in a bedroom with the door closed, while the dogs were allowed to roam freely in the house, but the dog managed to enter the room and fatally attack Carter. Despite being rushed to Advent Hospital in Daytona Beach, the infant was pronounced dead. Authorities seized the dog, which was later euthanized due to its dangerous behavior, and the family was given a 10-day period to appeal the euthanasia decision. Sheriff Mike Chitwood described the case as heartbreaking and emphasized the profound tragedy for the family, especially the mother who lost her child on her birthday. Investigations are considering negligence as a factor, and officials urged pet owners to be vigilant about their animals' behavior to prevent such rare but devastating incidents.