Boy's 911 call saves sister from Clifton pit bull attack

CLIFTON (WABC) -- A 9-year-old's quick thinking and fast actions helped to save his sister from an attacking pit bull in New Jersey.

The boy made a panicked distress call from his Clifton as his sister was getting mauled.

When police arrived, the dog charged at them, so they were forced to shoot and killed the dog.

The girl is hospitalized with bite wounds to her arms, legs and stomach.

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