A 9-year-old girl was attacked by a dog in Englewood and airlifted to a hospital in Tampa Wednesday afternoon.According to the Englewood Fire Department, the girl was bitten on Worth Avenue and suffered injuries to her face and leg.Englewood fire crews were assisted by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Charlotte County Fire & EMS.According to the fire department, Captain Jacobs led a prayer with the girl’s mother and Englewood crews.The girl was taken to Tampa General Hospital.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. —
A 9-year-old girl was attacked by a dog in Englewood and airlifted to a hospital in Tampa Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Englewood Fire Department, the girl was bitten on Worth Avenue and suffered injuries to her face and leg.
Englewood fire crews were assisted by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Charlotte County Fire & EMS.
According to the fire department, Captain Jacobs led a prayer with the girl’s mother and Englewood crews.
The girl was taken to Tampa General Hospital.
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