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16-year-old mauled to death by pack of dogs while fishing in private pond
WTVY/Gray News ^ | February 20, 2026 | Ken Curtis

Posted on 02/21/2026 4:35:18 PM PST by crusty old prospector

Edited on 02/21/2026 6:49:50 PM PST by Sidebar Moderator. [history]

DALEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - An Alabama teenager was killed late Thursday after he was attacked by a pack of dogs, according to authorities.

Dale County Coroner John Cawley said 16-year-old Gabriel Damien Barron was fishing in his private pond on his Daleville-area property when dogs described as pit bull mixes mauled the teen.


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The poor kid. And on his own property.
1 posted on 02/21/2026 4:35:18 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: crusty old prospector

would like to see manslaughter charges filed against the pitbull owners ...


2 posted on 02/21/2026 4:37:06 PM PST by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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To: catnipman

I second that motion.


3 posted on 02/21/2026 4:39:50 PM PST by Bobbyvotes (Work is worship says Bhagavad Geeta. Instead of praying do work and get richer.)
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To: crusty old prospector

Lock up the dog owners. For life!

This kid was not on his phone, not playing video games, not robbing a store, not at a anti-ICE protest, and not speeding down the highway.

He was fishing! Enjoying life! On his own property!

Heck, forget locking them up. Death penalty for the dog owners is appropriate.


4 posted on 02/21/2026 4:43:39 PM PST by CFW
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To: catnipman

Maybe these dogs are feral and no owners involved. I would hope an owner is not irresponsible enough to let a pack roam free. If there are, then charge away.


5 posted on 02/21/2026 4:47:32 PM PST by GMThrust
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To: crusty old prospector

Maybe they were feral?


6 posted on 02/21/2026 4:48:17 PM PST by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: crusty old prospector

sad. prayers for his family


7 posted on 02/21/2026 4:56:01 PM PST by b4me (Pray, and let God change you. He knows better than you or anyone else, who He made you to be.)
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To: catnipman

Absolutely, I’d also like to see the total extermination of this bred to kill dog.


8 posted on 02/21/2026 5:04:14 PM PST by Ronald77 ( )
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To: CFW

Agreed.


9 posted on 02/21/2026 5:11:35 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: Ronald77

The Muslim of dogs


10 posted on 02/21/2026 5:12:04 PM PST by bigbob (We are all Charlie Kirk now)
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To: catnipman

So would I.


11 posted on 02/21/2026 5:12:36 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: crusty old prospector

No picture with the article. Here’s one. Sorry very sorry, son. Horrific way to go. Rest in peace
https://rickeystokesnews.com/obituary-for-gabriel-d-barron-of-daleville/


12 posted on 02/21/2026 5:16:24 PM PST by j.havenfarm (25 years on Free Republic, 12/10/25! More than 12,750 replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: crusty old prospector

NOBODY here in Japan allows their dogs to roam free I am happy to report .


13 posted on 02/21/2026 5:19:58 PM PST by sushiman
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To: catnipman

2nd degree murder would be better. Merely by owning a pit bull. the owner displays a reckless regard for human life. [or any other life].


14 posted on 02/21/2026 5:19:58 PM PST by sport
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Handicapped dog got killed by pitbulls in Washington. Owner could not get them under control. Supposedly a machete was used but didn’t work. That should have been able to cut their throat or something


15 posted on 02/21/2026 5:21:11 PM PST by RummyChick (If I did not provide a link in my post none will be forthcoming )
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To: b4me

Amen.


16 posted on 02/21/2026 5:22:42 PM PST by Allegra (We will not be emotionally blackmailed into backing off what we voted for. )
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To: sushiman

How could you, y’ALL LIVE ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER.


17 posted on 02/21/2026 5:24:12 PM PST by eastforker (All in, I'm all Trump,what you got!)
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To: j.havenfarm

RIP. horrible way to die
Condolences to family

There is an amputee cyclist who records his attacks on YouTube . It is really insane.


18 posted on 02/21/2026 5:24:56 PM PST by RummyChick (If I did not provide a link in my post none will be forthcoming )
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To: RummyChick

Daleville is just a few miles from where I now live. Tragic.

Unfortunately, when it comes to pit bulls, even a grown man with a machete can have a hard time bringing it down. Pits have been disemboweled and still kept up their attack. They are mindless dogs when they go into attack mode. That’s all that’s on their mind.

Yes, it is the breed. It is also the owner.


19 posted on 02/21/2026 5:26:08 PM PST by Nathan _in_Arkansas (Hoist the black flag and begin slitting throats. )
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To: reasonisfaith

“Maybe they were feral?”
Seriously? How many feral pit bull packs are there roaming in America?
Pull your head out !


20 posted on 02/21/2026 5:28:34 PM PST by A strike (GB,F,D : "Let's you and him fight" u.s,russia)
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