Two infants were killed by the family’s pet pit bull on Wednesday afternoon.
The children’s mother spent “more than ten minutes” trying to defeat the two dogs when they suddenly attacked a five-month-old boy and a two-year-old girl.
Kirsty Jane Benard, 30, a respiratory therapist in Millington, Tennessee, mother, Kirsty Jane Benard, 30, was seriously injured trying to stop a malicious attack and has “an immeasurable amount of needles and bite marks all over her body, including her face.”
5-month-old Hollace Dean Bennard and 2-year-old Lilly Jane Bennard were attacked by dogs in Shelby County, Tennessee, and were later declared dead at the scene.
Father Colby Bennard is said to be uninjured. It is not known whether he was at home at the time of the attack.
A relative, Jeff Gibson, said: daily mail Kirstie’s arms and legs were completely bandaged. Her status has been upgraded from Fatal to Stable.
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“There are no funeral arrangements for children yet. Kirstey is still in the hospital with countless needles and bites all over her body, including her face. Both her arms and legs are bandaged/fully wrapped.
“At this time, there seems to be no permanent damage other than the heart that never heals. Kirstey is a fucking hero!
“The attack lasted more than 10 minutes and she never gave up trying to save these babies. Now our family and friends should all gather around them and show them how much they love them. I don’t know if there is a healing process, but I hope we can all find a way to deal with this tragedy.”
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reported that the animals were removed and euthanized by the local animal control department.
It’s not clear why the animals the family called “dealers” suddenly attacked “non-aggressive” children.
Kelsey Canfield, a friend of the dilapidated mother, said, “They were her world, and I can promise she would never have left the dog near them if they hinted at danger.” Fox News.
The family has kept their pets Chi-Chi and Mia for over 8 years with no violent incidents.
“The attack lasted longer than any of us could have imagined.
“They were everything to them and they had a really long journey ahead.”
all Go Fund Me Page Founded by family friend Debbie Harvey, it has raised nearly $25,000 (US$15,905) for the family.
“… they continue to pray every day that they will survive this incredible tragedy for their family. They are very much loved in this community and we have to go out and support them,” Harvey wrote.
Friend Stephanie Chipman wrote on Facebook: “To say I’m at a loss for words and my heart is breaking is an understatement.
“In total shock. I earnestly pray that the good Lord will hold you and your family firmly and help you through this. Always here for you and I love you so much!”
According to nonprofit dogbite.org, at least 33 people died from pit bull bites in the United States in 2020. This is more than any other breed.
– with Fox News
Originally published as Tennessee pit bull attack: two infants killed by family dog bites
