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3-Year-Old Dies After Entering Grandmother’s Dog Enclosure in Minnesota

Authorities say the dog was euthanized, with an investigation still active.

Overview

  • Beckett Brown, 3, was attacked after climbing into the outdoor enclosure of his grandmother Kristen Nelson’s American bulldog in New York Mills on Jan. 11.
  • Nelson was injured while trying to stop the attack, called 911, and drove her grandson to Perham Health Emergency Room.
  • Deputies met them at the ER, where Beckett died from his injuries, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
  • Nelson sustained significant injuries and was transferred to a hospital in Fargo for treatment.
  • The family euthanized the dog, and the sheriff’s office says its inquiry into the incident remains ongoing.