Authorities are releasing more details following a tragic incident in Dubois County that claimed the lives of a 4-year-old girl and a 53-year-old woman.
Emergency responders were called to a home on North Geiger Street in Huntingburg around 3:30 p.m. Monday after receiving a report of a person found inside with blood around them. The Huntingburg Police Department, Dubois County Sheriff’s Office, Huntingburg Fire Department, and Deaconess Memorial EMS responded to the scene.
Inside the residence, first responders located both individuals unresponsive. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the child was transported to Deaconess Memorial Hospital, where she later died.
The Dubois County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that the young girl died from injuries sustained in a dog attack. The cause of death for the woman has not yet been determined. Autopsies for both victims are scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Indiana State Police were called to assist with processing the scene. Authorities removed all dogs from the home as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials say there is no suspicion of foul play, and there is no threat to public safety at this time. The investigation remains active.
For continued updates, the public is encouraged to monitor the Huntingburg Police Department’s official Facebook page.
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