Florida boy, 8, dies after being attacked by 2 loose dogs

An 8-year-old boy in central Florida died after he was attacked by two dogs near the entrance of a subdivision, authorities said.

The boy was attacked by the loose dogs Monday evening near Deland, Florida, located halfway between Orlando and Daytona Beach, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Nearby residents administered CPR to the boy and called 911, but they were unable to save him, the sheriff’s office said.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said nearby residents administered CPR to the boy and called 911, but were unable to revive him while the dogs were captured and are currently held at the county’s Animal Services agency. Volusia Sheriff's Office

The dogs were captured and were being held by the county’s Animal Services agency.

Authorities said one was a pit bull and the other a mixed breed.

Officials said they are still investigating the circumstances of the attack.

“I don’t know what anyone can say to ease the immense pain this family is feeling tonight,” Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.

“This is a tragedy beyond comprehension, especially for those of us who are parents and grandparents.”