3-year-old killed by American Bulldog after climbing into animal’s enclosure at grandmother’s house

The animal was euthanized after death of Beckett Brown in Minnesota

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The grandmother, who was also hurt in the dog attack, drove herself and her grandson to the emergency room, where he died (Getty/iStock)

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A 3‑year‑old Minnesota boy died after being attacked by an American bulldog after climbing into the animal’s outdoor enclosure at his grandmother’s home.

Beckett Brown died after being attacked on Sunday afternoon at the property near New York Mills, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.

The boy’s grandmother, Kristen Nelson, 51, was also injured while attempting to intervene and stop the attack. Investigators say that she drove her grandson to the Perham Health emergency room, where Brown died.

Nelson was transferred to a hospital in Fargo for treatment of her injuries.

The dog has since been euthanized, and the sheriff’s office said there are no ongoing safety concerns for the surrounding community.

The grandmother, who was also hurt in the dog attack, drove herself and her grandson to the emergency room, where he died (Getty/iStock)

The incident remains under investigation.

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