Mum watches in horror as family pit bull mauls one-year-old daughter to death
A devastated mum faced the unthinkable as she watched helplessly when the family pit bull savagely attacked her one year old daughter, resulting in a tragic loss of life. Little Blakely Blosser was fatally mauled by the pit bull at their Dover, Ohio residence on July 2. The harrowing incident unfolded as Nicole, Blakely's mother, bent over for laundry while the infant was behind her, provoking the canine to suddenly become aggressive. As Nicole momentarily looked away, the dog pounced on Blakely, inflicting multiple bites including critical ones to her throat and face. Nicole courageously endeavoured to rescue her daughter, sustaining injuries herself as she fought to separate the vicious dog from the young child. Despite her efforts, the pit bull was unyielding and tragically ended Blakely's life with its final brutal attack, per the authorities' report. Amidst the turmoil, Nicole attempted to dial 911, but the first call was muddled with only silence heard by emergency services. Her second call got through successfully, during which she informed the operator that a dog had killed her baby, reports the Mirror. Rescue teams hurried to their house, but Blakely was declared deceased soon after their arrival at the grim scene.
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In recounting the ordeal, Tuscarawas County Sheriff Orvis Campbell told Fox8: "The mother clearly put up a fight...I'm not sure any of us could imagine doing that. I have children and I can't imagine a worse nightmare." The sheriff revealed that Blakely's father, Derrick, wasn't at home during the dog attack and confirmed that the pet has since been put down. Prior to the incident, the pit bull had reportedly never attempted to attack a person, though it had shown signs of aggression towards other dogs. Prosecutors are currently reviewing the situation, however, no charges are expected to be filed, according to Fox8. A tribute for Blakely read: "Born on May 23, 2024, Blakely brought immeasurable joy, light and love into our lives from the moment she arrived. "With her bright eyes, infectious giggle, deep stare, and fearless, courageous spirit, she touched the hearts of everyone who met her. Her joyful essence shone brightest when she was playing with her brother. Their bond was pure and filled with laughter, offering moments of joy that will forever reverberate in the hearts of our family."
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A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to assist Derrick and Nicole following the tragic loss of Blakely. As of Wednesday evening, the page had raised $16,010 out of a $20,000 target. All contributions will go towards supporting the couple and any expenses they may incur, including time off work, counselling and memorial services. "No family should have to face something like this alone-and while we cannot take away their pain, we can help lift the burdens that come with it," the GoFundMe page stated. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
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