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Radio New ZealandNews report · Aug 14, 9:10 AM
Young child dies after dog attack in Aranui, Christchurch
Emergency services were called to an Aranui property at 4.45pm after reports of a child being seriously bitten.
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Young child dies after dog attack in Aranui, Christchurch
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What happened Emergency services were called to an Aranui property at 4.45pm after reports of a child being seriously bitten.
The headline split The left frames it as "Child dies following dog attack in Christchurch". The center frames it as "Young child dies after dog attack in Aranui, Christchurch".
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Left / center-leftChild dies following dog attack in Christchurch
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CenterYoung child dies after dog attack in Aranui, Christchurch
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Aug 14, 8:47 AM
Child dies following dog attack in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to an Aranui address on Friday afternoon following a report of a child sustaining serious dog bite injuries.
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