Family dog kills newborn in tragic Knoxville attack
A 6-week-old baby named Ezra tragically died on Thursday in Knoxville, Tennessee. The family dog attacked him while he was asleep in his crib. This devastating incident has left first-time parents, Chloe and Mark Mansoor, heartbroken.
“Being his mom was the biggest honor and the best thing I’ve ever done,”
Chloe said, reflecting on the joy Ezra brought into their lives. The couple had always dreamed of becoming parents and cherished every moment with their son. They had two dogs with no history of aggression and never imagined their child’s safety would be at risk.
The family’s Husky, which they had owned for eight years, suddenly attacked Ezra without warning while he was napping. Chloe hopes this tragedy will raise awareness about the potential risks posed by any dog, regardless of its history. “And to just bring awareness that it could be any dog at any time. Completely unprovoked, no matter what the history is,” she said.
In the midst of their grief, the Mansoors decided to help other families through organ donation, finding some peace in the act of saving lives. “Really don’t take anything for granted, even if it’s a moment, you’re annoyed in the moment or frustrated in. All of those little moments are still so amazing,” Chloe added.
The family dog responsible for the attack was taken to a local animal center. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the case as per standard protocol.
“Pray for all the family, really. Everyone loved him so much. I know everyone’s grieving right now. We’re grieving right now, and it’s going to be a lifelong process trying to work through this,”
Chloe said, expressing the family’s deep sorrow and the long road ahead.
Source: ABC7
Family dog kills newborn in tragic Knoxville attack
