The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries
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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A child was taken to a local hospital after being bitten by a family dog in east Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
The incident happened on Tuesday in the 12700 block of Gral Bustamante, which is located outside of Loop 1604.
BCSO said the dog bit the child on the left side of their head. The child sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
It is currently unclear what breed the dog is. Bexar County Animal Control is investigating the incident.
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