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The exact circumstances that led to the death have yet to be confirmed, but the police have now completed their investigation.
The brothers Takilesi and Junior Afamasaga were the first to arrive at the scene after hearing the mother’s cries for help. But nothing prepared them for what they saw.
“We hear little moans for help,” Takilesi said.
“[The mother] I was just trying to keep the baby awake, trying to keep him crying… She asked me for a washcloth, so I took off my sweatshirt and gave it to her directly.
Newshub understands that the death was a freak accident.
The mother had gone to the bathroom when her dog, believed to be a Rottweiler, snatched the baby, dragged it outside and tried to bury it.
“I feel like the dog mistook the baby for a toy and started playing, not knowing it was a newborn boy,” Junior said.
Although the baby’s death has been referred to the coroner, police said they will continue to investigate.
The dog was taken to the Hamilton City Council animal control facility, but the council declined to comment today on its fate.
Junior said he “wouldn’t be surprised” if the dog was euthanized.
Police have offered support to the mother, and the Enderley community said they will also be ready to provide all the support they can.
