Overview
- The attack occurred Sunday afternoon west of New York Mills in Otter Tail County, according to the sheriff's office.
- The 51-year-old grandmother suffered significant injuries while intervening and called 911 as she drove the child to Perham Health.
- Deputies met them at the emergency room, where the boy was pronounced dead.
- The grandmother was later transferred to a hospital in Fargo for further treatment.
- The dog, identified as an adult American Bulldog, was euthanized and officials report no ongoing public safety concern.