An unprovoked attack by a family dog caused traumatic harm to a four-year-old boy June 27.

Wyatt Wilcoxson of Sevierville was reportedly playing with the family Rottweiler, Moose, when the dog suddenly attacked the boy.

According to Sevier County Sheriff’s Department report, the boy’s mother, Amanda Wilcoxson, said the boy did not do anything to provoke the dog prior to the sudden attack.

The incident report states Moose bit Wyatt Wilcoxson all over his face, ears, and under his eyes. The child also had numerous puncture wounds on his body.

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