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Dogs involved in fatal attack on teen to be euthanised

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AP Dighton (US)
Last Updated : May 23 2019 | 7:11 PM IST

Authorities say five dogs that attacked and killed a 14-year-old Massachusetts boy who regularly took care of them will be euthanised.

The three-member Dighton Board of Selectmen voted unanimously Wednesday to have the dogs four Belgian Malinois and a Dutch shepherd -- involved in the May 9 death of Ryan Hazel put down. Several other dogs were also on the property.

Local police, animal control and the Bristol district attorney's office backed the decision.

Board Chairman Kenneth Pacheco said "it was a tough decision, however it was the right decision."

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First Published: May 23 2019 | 7:11 PM IST

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