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Girl, 10, Killed by XL Bully Dog While Home Alone as Inquest Hears What Mum Found

Savannah was left alone with the family’s XL Bully dog, which had no prior aggression history and was certified under dangerous dog laws, before the fatal attack.

  • Savannah Bentham, a 10-year-old girl, was killed by the family dog at their home in East Heslerton on November 1, as reported by North Yorkshire coroner Jon Heath.
  • The inquest revealed no signs of aggression in the dog, and it was put down following the attack, according to a post-mortem examination.
  • Savannah's mother found her daughter injured upon returning home, and there was no previous evidence of aggression from the dog.
  • Savannah's headteacher, Rachel Wells, described her as a 'model student' who brought joy to her classmates and was deeply missed by the community.
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examinerlive.co.uk broke the news in on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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