By Crash News Writer 
Greenwood, ME (May 15, 2025) – A young child was seriously injured following a dog bite incident at a campground in Greenwood over the weekend, prompting an airlift to a Portland hospital.
According to reports, the attack occurred Saturday at the Littlefield Campground. Officials confirmed that a 2-year-old was bitten by a dog owned by a family member. While the exact extent of the child’s injuries has not been released, the severity warranted an emergency airlift to Maine Medical Center in Portland for specialized treatment.
Authorities stated that the child is currently in stable condition.
The dog involved in the incident has been placed under a mandatory 10-day quarantine with its owner, as per standard procedure following a bite. An animal control officer responded to the scene, and the investigation remains ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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