A one-year-old boy, Sonny-Charles Watson, died after being attacked by a dog at a home in Christchurch, New Zealand. The dog, a crossbreed, had not previously come to the attention of the Christchurch City Council, according to a council spokesperson.
The incident occurred on [date of incident, if verified]. Emergency services were called to the property, but the child could not be saved. The dog was subsequently euthanized.
A Givealittle page set up to support the parents has raised more than $40,000, with donations continuing to come in. The page describes Sonny-Charles as a "beautiful little boy" and expresses gratitude for the community's support.
The council is reviewing its dog control policies in light of the tragedy. Under New Zealand law, dog owners are responsible for ensuring their pets do not pose a risk to public safety.
