World News | Witnesses: Girl Killed in Fire Possibly Trying to Save Dogs
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. An 11-year-old Florida girl died when she ran back into her burning home, possibly to save her two puppies, witnesses told authorities.
Sarasota (US), May 7 (AP) An 11-year-old Florida girl died when she ran back into her burning home, possibly to save her two puppies, witnesses told authorities.
Rilee Beisler and her 7-month-old pit bulls died in the Thursday afternoon fire that destroyed two homes at a mobile park, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
Witnesses said they saw her go back inside her home. While they tried to help, Rilee never came back out.
A sixth grader, she had moved into the home six months ago with her mother.
“She had a heart of gold,” her aunt, Laura Alden, told WFLA-TV. “She loves those dogs....Those were her babies.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Deputies believe Rilee died of smoke inhalation. (AP)
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