Mount Vernon, WA – 7-year old Reilly of Mount Vernon sustained serious head and facial injuries after being attacked by three Pit Bull Terriers (updated 1/18/17 to include Terriers) on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 inside his babysitters Mount Vernon home.
Photo: Carlos Chavez
Reilly’s dad, Carlos Chavez told Skagitbreaking.com that Reilly has over 70 stitches in his face, and 8 staples in the back of his head from the dog attack. He is recovering at Children’s Hospital in Seattle.
Photo: Carlos Chavez
Mr. Chavez said “My little guy is strong and a trooper and is doing better now.”
Mount Vernon Police confirmed they are investigating the incident but don’t have additional information on the case to release at this time.
Mr. Chavez told Skagitbreaking.com that police went to impound the three dogs on Friday but the dogs were not found and the owners told Officers the dogs involved have disappeared and they don’t know where they are at.
Mount Vernon Police say the Case remains under investigation.
**NOTE: Dog Bite Statistical information removed from story at 6:40 pm on 1/18/17 after viewer input on the online source of information.
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