The Waldoboro Police Department says they were called to a home on Kaler's Corner Road shortly after 7:00 PM Saturday night. Police were told a 12 year old girl and a 13 year old boy had been attacked by the family pit bull.
Family members tell News 13 that the victims grandfather managed to pry the dog's jaw open with the boys arm still in it mouth.
The teens were treated on scene and taken to Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. Police say the injuries are not life threatening.
An Animal Control Officer removed the dog and took it to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter where it is under quarantine.
Investigators say the dog had been rescued by the family from Virginia about a year and a half ago.
The incident remains under investigation.
(WCSH - Jan 29, 2012)