Search continues for dog accused of attacking two-year-old child in Whitley County

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – authorities in Whitley County, Ky. are intensifying their search for a dog allegedly involved in an attack on a two-year-old child that occurred Monday morning. According to a post on the Whitley County Fiscal Court’s Facebook page, the incident took place in the Johnny Hollow area of Rockholds.

Reports indicate that four dogs linked to the attack have already been captured, including the most aggressive one. However, one dog remains at large, prompting officials to issue a plea to the public. They’re urging people not to shoot at random dogs or those in fenced-in yards.

Investigators emphasize the importance of caution. If anyone encounters a dog they believe is connected to the case, they’re urged to contact 911 immediately. The search for the dog continues as authorities work to ensure the safety of the community, particularly in areas where such incidents have occurred.