Archive · 25 Sep 2025
XL Bully Dog Attack Kills 10-Year-Old Girl
A 10-year-old girl named Savannah died after being attacked by her family's XL Bully dog, Biggie, at their home.
The incident occurred while Savannah was home with the dog.
Her mother briefly left the caravan, and her father was at work.
Despite being legally kept with exemptions and meeting requirements like muzzling in public, the dog attacked Savannah, causing fatal neck injuries.
Emergency services were called, but she died at the scene.
An inquest confirmed the death was caused by the dog.
The family expressed shock and devastation, as the dog had shown no prior aggression.
Savannah Bentham, 10, died after an attack by her family's XL Bully dog, Biggie.
The incident occurred in East Heslerton, North Yorkshire, UK, in November.
The family legally kept the dog under exemption rules.
Savannah's mother found her injured; emergency services were called.
An inquest confirmed the cause of death was injuries from the dog.
- Who
- Savannah Bentham
- What
- Fatal dog attack
- When
- November (previous year)
- Where
- East Heslerton, North Yorkshire, UK
- Why
- The dog attacked and killed Savannah
- Victim
- Savannah Bentham, 10 years old
- Dog Breed
- XL Bully
- Location
- East Heslerton, North Yorkshire, UK
- Date of Incident
- November (previous year)
- Dog's Name
- Biggie
- Dog's Status
- Euthanized after the attack