RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Authorities say a 4-year-old South
Dakota boy suffered severe injuries but is expected to survive
after being struck by a riding lawnmower.
Pennington County Sheriff's Sgt. Greg Foster said a family member operating
the mower accidentally struck the boy Saturday afternoon at a home
north of Rapid City. Foster says the mower operator thought the
child was in a different spot and was unable to avoid hitting him.
Foster says the boy could lose both of his feet.
Authorities did not identify the boy or the family member.
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