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2-year-old boy dies after being attacked by the family's pitbull in Agudos

Luiz Henrique da Silva, aged 2, died after being attacked by the family's pitbull in Agudos (SP) Reproduction A two-year-old boy died in the early afternoon of this Tuesday (18) after being attacked by the family's pitbull dog, in the...

2-year-old boy dies after being attacked by the family's pitbull in Agudos
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According to the father's report, his son was playing in the backyard when he heard screams and ran to check. When he arrived at the scene, he found the dog, which was loose, attacking the child and biting his neck.

  • Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp The father told the police that he kicked the animal to stop the attack.
  • As soon as the dog released the boy, the man immediately helped him and took him to the Acute Emergency Care Unit (UPA).

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Luiz Henrique da Silva, aged 2, died after being attacked by the family's pitbull in Agudos (SP) Reproduction A two-year-old boy died in the early afternoon of this Tuesday (18) after being attacked by the family's pitbull dog, in the backyard of his home in Agudos (SP). According to the police report registered by the Civil Police, the victim was identified as Luiz Henrique da Silva. According to the father's report, his son was playing in the backyard when he heard screams and ran to check. When he arrived at the scene, he found the dog, which was loose, attacking the child and biting his neck. ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp The father told the police that he kicked the animal to stop the attack. As soon as the dog released the boy, the man immediately helped him and took him to the Acute Emergency Care Unit (UPA). The medical team performed resuscitation maneuvers to try to save the boy, but he did not survive his injuries and died in the health unit. See the most viewed videos on g1

The police report indicates that the dog is a five-year-old adult male. The owner reported that he had adopted the animal about a year and two months ago and that only he had control of the dog. The case was forwarded to the Agudos Police Station and registered as culpable homicide, when there is no intention to kill. The Civil Police investigates the case. Boy was treated at the Agudos UPA, but did not survive his injuries