A 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after being attacked by a dog in Queensland, Australia, on May 7, 2026. Emergency services responded to the scene in the Scenic Rim region around 5:15 p.m. local time, where the child was found with “multiple serious injuries,” including a particularly severe bite to the neck.
Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries
The child was rushed to the Queensland Children’s Hospital, where she remains in critical condition, according to Queensland Police. Police are working with the Scenic Rim Council Officers to investigate the incident.
Dog Involved and Investigation
The dog involved in the attack was identified as a Bull Arab-type dog, a large Australian breed originally bred for hunting. The dog is now deceased, and the Scenic Rim Council has completed its investigation, confirming that no further action will be taken at this time.
Authorities have not released further details on the circumstances of the attack, and Scenic Rim Regional Council did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
