A tragic incident in the Italian town of Eboli shocked the community, resulting in the loss of a baby who was only 15 months old. The infant was the victim of a ferocious attack perpetrated by two pit bull dogs, which also injured his mother while she desperately tried to rescue him.
This unfortunate event not only claimed the life of the child, but also left the mother with serious injuries, although it is reported that her life is not in danger.
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The incident caused a rapid mobilization of emergency services, with more than a hundred health workers deployed to the scene, along with a team of Carabineros. Meanwhile, the Salerno Prosecutor's Office has begun an exhaustive investigation into the events, seeking to clarify the circumstances that led to this tragic outcome.
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“Beyond the specific case and the dynamics that caused the attack (…) there is no doubt that There are dog breeds that are potentially dangerous to humans.“, they expressed in an official statement.
Stricter preventive measures are wanted to be taken to protect public safety.
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The initiative to classify highly dangerous dogs
Every year, Around 70 thousand dog attacks against people are recorded in Italy, according to data from Codacons, evidencing the urgent need to address this problem. The association maintains that, regardless of the education provided to the animal, it is widely recognized that certain breeds can cause serious, and even fatal, injuries in the event of a bite.
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Given this situation, Codacons has urged the implementation of a “compulsory license” for the ownership of potentially dangerous dogs, arguing that the level of risk associated varies considerably between different breeds. “The bite of a Pomeranian does not cause the same injuries as a pit bull,” they stated, underscoring the need for stricter preventive measures to protect public safety.
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