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(Des Moines, IA) -- Two separate incidents in Des Moines involving dogs biting children has left one infant dead and a toddler with serious injuries.
Des Moines Police say an infant died April 3rd after being bitten by a dog.
A two-year old was bitten in the face by a dog Tuesday and taken to the hospital where they are expected to survive.
Both cases remain under investigation.
Police warn young children are at greater risk for dog bites for a number of reasons.
Often, kids' behavior scares dogs or children don't know the warning signs that a dog is about to bite.