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Pit Bull Attacks Toddler in Manhattan; Dog's Fate Uncertain

12/24/2025

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A pit bull attacked a 1-year-old boy on a crowded Manhattan street outside Santander Bank in Union Square, causing severe injuries.
Bystanders tried to free him as his mother pleaded for help.
The child was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and is in stable condition.
The dog's owner, not facing charges, has posted affectionate photos on Instagram, and the family is considering euthanizing the dog.

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A pit bull attacked a 1-year-old boy on a crowded Manhattan street outside Santander Bank in Union Square, causing severe injuries.
Bystanders tried to free him as his mother pleaded for help.
The child was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and is in stable condition.
The dog's owner, not facing charges, has posted affectionate photos on Instagram, and the family is considering euthanizing the dog.