4-Month-Old Ohio Baby Is Mauled to Death by Family Dog

Mar. 16, 2025

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McKenzie Terwell died from blood loss due to extensive soft tissue trauma, and her death was ruled an accident, according to Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Kent Harshbarger. Dayton Police said the baby was attacked by a dog.

The infant’s father told the dispatcher he tried to perform CPR on the girl but it didn’t work.

“I’m sorry,” he said. “I don’t know what happened. I don’t know what happened.”

Three minutes after the 911 call was made, first responders arrived at the home.

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The Montgomery County Coroner found McKenzie had died after sustaining extensive soft tissue trauma and ruled her death an accident.

It’s unclear whether prosecutors will file charges in her death. Police have quarantined the dog and are investigating the case.

Prior to Thursday’s tragedy, two or three pit bulls had been seen in the family’s yard, which is fenced. However, a neighbor said the dogs did not appear to be aggressive.

source: people.com