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U.S. fatal pit bull attacks have surpassed 370 since 1998; the last year the CDC studied fatal dog attack data by breed. In the last 8-year period of the CDC study (1991 to 1998), pit bulls averaged 2.9 deaths per year. From 2013 to 2020, pit bulls averaged 28.4 deaths per year, an increase of over 850%.resources
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1904: ‘Pit’ Bulldog Ordinance, Savannah, Georgia
CONSIDERATION FOR BULLDOG ORDINANCE May 28, 1904 The Savannah morning news CONSIDERATION FOR BULLDOG ORDINANCE. Mayor Myers Is Inclined to Favor Such a Law. “If the Chamber of Commerce will send us a communication on the subject, Council will give … Continue reading
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1886 Fatal Pit Bull Attack: Jimmy Gallagher
February 1886, Augusta-Richmond County, GA Jimmy Gallagher, Child Fatal bulldog (pit bull-type) attack The Big Sandy News February 11, 1886 View related map Augusta, GA – Feb 7 — A terrible scene was witnessed at the corner of Reynolds and … Continue reading
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1980 Fatal Pit Bull Attack – Charles Vance Coleman
November 1980, Bibb County, GA Charles Vance Coleman, 11 Fatal dog attack: pit bulls See related map
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1999 Fatal Pit Bull Attack – Eugene Dukes
February 1999, Chatham County, GA Roger Eugene Dukes, 6 Fatal dog attack: pit bull Speaking at a public meeting several days after the attack, Ebony told the audience that “Crush bit his head. He bit his neck, bit his face … Continue reading
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