9-22-10 —  Wayne County Animal Control is investigating a dog bite incident  

that occurred on Friday, September 17 on Ridgewood Avenue.

    According to the official report filed in regard to the incident, a  

nine-year-old boy suffered injuries to his face when he was bitten by  

a pit bull.

    The call came in to the 911 center at approximately 5 p.m. The  

Monticello Police Department, Wayne County Animal Control, and Wayne  

County EMS all responded to the scene.

    The boy was taken to the local hospital and then airlifted to the  

University of Kentucky Hospital. According to other media reports,  

the boy received 62 stitches in his face and mouth.

    The dog involved in the attack was turned over to Wayne County  

Animal Control and is being held in quarantine for the mandatory 10  

days.

    Officials said the animal will be put down following the quarantine  

period.