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Tragic Pit Bull Attack Claims Life of Infant Ember

3/21/2025

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In a heartbreaking incident in Alabaster, Alabama, six-month-old Ember Southard tragically lost her life after a family pit bull attacked her when she fell from her great-grandparent's arms and cried out. Ember's family is advocating for safe sleep practices and the importance of keeping pets away from infants. Authorities are investigating, and the dog is currently quarantined.

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In a heartbreaking incident in Alabaster, Alabama, six-month-old Ember Southard tragically lost her life after a family pit bull attacked her when she fell from her great-grandparent's arms and cried out. Ember's family is advocating for safe sleep practices and the importance of keeping pets away from infants. Authorities are investigating, and the dog is currently quarantined.