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Neighbor: Child bitten by dog in Jacksonville

By Brittney Donovan
By Brittney Donovan

A child was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a dog in Jacksonville, according to a neighbor.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating on Herrick Drive off Merrill Road.

Jacksonville Fire Rescue said first responders were called to the scene for a dog bite.

Someone was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to JFRD.

A neighbor said he was lying inside a home two doors down when he heard someone screaming for help.

He said his family members ran to their neighbor's home, where they found a child badly hurt.

He said the child was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Action News Jax reporter Brittney Donovan is at the scene. Follow her on Twitter and watch CBS47 at 6 for the very latest details.

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