The funeral of a two-year-old boy fatally mauled by a pit bull on Zakynthos will take place today, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy

A 2-year-old boy died in Zakynthos after a normally friendly pit bull attacked him in the family’s yard, reportedly startled by nearby hunting noises. Authorities have seized the dog as an investigation continues.

According to the island's mayor, a five-member committee of state officials will convene in the city Patras in the coming period to decide on whether the dog will be put down or remain in a shelter; a 2-year-old child was mauled to death

The tragic incident occurred on the Ionian Island of Zakynthos, with reports saying the animal was the family's pet dog

The incident occurred as the victim was headed to her school in the morning in the southern Greece city of Argos, in the northeast Peloponnese

The victim was rushed by an ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was intubated but out of danger. Nevertheless, he will reportedly be transferred to Athens to treatment in an ICU and surgery

A 14-year-old girl was chased and attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Thessaloniki, sparking renewed outrage from residents who say authorities have ignored repeated warnings

The 37-year-old owner of the trio of guard dogs was arrested on Monday morning. He was charged with negligent manslaughter