The Associated Press
CALLAWAY, Fla. — A toddler from northwest Florida is in serious condition at a hospital after being attacked by a pit bull.

Bay County authorities say 2-year-old Valencia Newton was taken to a Pensacola hospital with neck, throat, torso and ear injuries. She was attacked by a mixed pit bull Monday while with her baby sitter.

A passer-by saw the attack and began hitting the dog in the head with a piece of steel. The dog eventually released the child.

Charges are pending. The dog, along with another one at the Callaway home, were seized by animal control.

Why did that babysitter let the child around that dog?

Beth