Fabianów: The dog attacked a 7 year old child

Tuesday evening, in Fabianów near Pleszew (Wielkopolskie province), a mother and a 7 year old son visited friends. When they were in the yard, a dog came out of the enclosure. The animal attacked the child

– the 7-year-old child was injured. He had superficial injuries to his head and shoulders. An air ambulance was called. The boy is still hospitalized – Monika Kołaska of the pleszewska police informed Wednesday

The police are trying to determine what exactly happened on the property

– We are conducting a procedure under the law 39, Article 160 of the Penal Code which concerns the risk of losing one's life. Damage to health – explains Kołaska

This is a young dog

The agents called a veterinarian. – It's a big dog, a cross between Alaskan and Bernese Mountain Dog. She is 1.5 years old. Andrzej Długiewicz, district veterinary doctor in Pleszew

If the animal is calm, why attacked?

– It is possible that it was a reaction to new people who appeared in the court – he claims Długiewicz.

For now, the dog will leave for a 15-day observation. This is only after the decision about his future will be made. – The owners have provided documentation proving that the animal has all the necessary and valid vaccinations. We hope that it will be possible to exclude rabies – explains Długiewicz