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4-year-old girl hospitalized after witnesses say child was attacked by multiple dogs

A young girl was hospitalized after being bitten by a dog near Burlington, Iowa, according to authorities in Des Moines County.

BURLINGTON, Iowa -- A young girl was hospitalized after being bitten by a dog near Burlington, Iowa, according to authorities in Des Moines County.

Deputies were called to the 4200 block of 160th Street around 7:20 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016.

"Witnesses stated the child was attacked by four dogs," said a statement from the Des Moines County Sheriff's Department.

Police said the four-year-old victim -- who was later identified as a girl from Denver, Colorado -- was taken by private vehicle to Burlington before an ambulance took her a nearby hospital; the girl was later airlifted to another hospital "in critical but stable condition."

The little girl remained hospitalized late Monday afternoon, according to an update from authorities.

No charges had been filed in connection with the incident.

 

 

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