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Toddler Mauled By 2 Dogs In PA Airlifted To Hospital: Police

A 22-month-old boy is in the hospital after being mauled by two dogs early Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, the South Lebanon Township Police announced. 

A helicopter.

A helicopter.

Photo Credit: Delaware State Police

The toddler was staying at a babysitter's home when the dogs attacked, according to the release. 

An officer with the South Lebanon Township Police Department was called to the attack home at 4:38 a.m. on Sept. 10, as detailed in the release. 

The toddler was airlifted to Hershey Medical Center was in "stable but guarded condition," as stated in the initial release, but by 4:42 p.m. he was listed in "critical condition." 

"The dogs are not a threat to the community," the police said, although they did not explain why they believed that nor did they share the breed.

The incident is under investigation.

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