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May 13, 2009 11:46 pm US/Eastern

Child Attacked By Pit Bull In Coraopolis

CORAOPOLIS (KDKA) ― A 5-year-old boy was taken to Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh after being attacked by a pit bull.

It happened at the home of the victim's aunt at 1012 Birch Way in Coraopolis.

The pit bull belonged to the aunt's boyfriend.  It attacked Tyler Williams when he went with his Aunt Ashley to feed it.

The child's aunt who saved him from the dog had to have 60 stitches.

Williams was rushed to Sewickley Hospital but later taken to Children's Hospital.

The victim suffered severe facial injuries and had surgery.

Officials say the pit bull has been quarantined.

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