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Coast Guard flies boy to Miami hospital after horrific dog attack on Bahamas beach
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The United States Coast Guard transported the boy to the hospital for treatment.
A 9-year-old American boy was flown to a Miami hospital after being seriously injured in a dog attack on a Bahamas beach. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and the boy received multiple bite wounds to various parts of his body. The United States Coast Guard transported the boy to the hospital for treatment.
The Coast Guard also shared video of the boy being brought to the hospital. Further details about the incident are available from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the United States Coast Guard Southeast. The boy's identity has not been released, and the current status of his condition is not known.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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