Lutheran Air landed at the scene of a dog attack in Milford Thursday night. A 21-month-old boy was reportedly attacked by the family dog. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

UPDATE: A 21-month-old Milford boy is recovering today after being bitten in the head by the family dog.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded with paramedics from Multi-Township EMS to 11625 N. 200 W., Milford, at 8:43 p.m. Thursday  after receiving a 9-1-1 call.

Lutheran Air transported the child due to a deep laceration the child sustained to an area just over his eye that extended to about the center of his head. He was last reported in serious condition.

Officers were advised by the toddler’s mother, Amanda King, that her son had been petting the family’s 8-year-old Great Dane when he inadvertently stepped on dog’s paw. That action caused the dog to immediately turn-around and bite the male toddler.

The dog has been quarantined for 10 days according to KCSD Deputy Mike Fowler.

Also assisting at the scene were Indiana State Police and Milford Fire Department.

Original Report:
Breaking news from Milford tonight where reports are coming in that a 21-month-old boy was attacked by the family dog.

A helicopter has been called to the scene of the attack in the 11000 block of CR 200 West north of CR 1250 North. The child allegedly was left alone with a dog and sustained a bite to the head. The injury involved a severe laceration above the boy’s eye that extended to approximately the center of his head.

This is a breaking news event. No additional information is yet available.

Indiana State Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Multi-Township EMS were called to the scene. Milford Fire Department is helping to establish a landing zone for the medical helicopter.