UK Dog Attack: Canine Charges At Boy Walking Back Home From School in Birmingham, Animal Scared Away By Neighbour Who Recorded Video
A nine-year-old boy from Birmingham survived a horrific dog attack on Monday and is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
London, September 29: A nine-year-old boy from Birmingham survived a horrific dog attack on Monday and is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital. The boy, Kyreon Spencer, was walking home from Inglenook Elementary School when the dog charged at him. Shockingly, a school employee instructed him to walk home despite the situation. According to his mother, Kayla Spencer, he was bitten three times.
As per the report published by WBRC, Birmingham City Schools officials have acknowledged the incident and are actively engaging with Kayla Spencer to address her concerns. it was reported that a neighbour fended off the dog from the boy and also recorded the attack on their camera. Kayla thanked Tran for saving her son from the dog attack. “Tran if you are watching this. Thank you so much for helping my son”, she said. UK Dog Attack: Man Mauled to Death by Two 'Out-Of-Control' Dogs in Stonnall.
The report added that Kayla expressed concern that she and her son would have to visit the hospital three more times for Rabies shots. She is worried that another child might face a similar situation.
Talking to the media about the rising dog attacks, Officer Truman Fitzgerald said they would respond to every call regarding children being bitten by dogs and take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents from recurring. They urge dog owners to act responsibly, as dog bite encounters can be fatal, as evidenced by incidents throughout Jefferson County. UK Dog Attack Video: Man Pulled on Road By Out-Of-Control Dog in Sheffield, Terrifying CCTV Footage Surfaces.
Just three weeks ago, three people, including an 11-year-old girl, were injured in a dog attack in Birmingham. The girl was bitten when she ran past a dog being walked by its owner in Bordesley Green. Two men who tried to intervene were also bitten and sustained injuries to their shoulders and arms. They were subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment.
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