Rottweiler attacks six-year-old: Kirchberg shaken by tragedy!

Rottweiler attacks six-year-old: Kirchberg shaken by tragedy!

On New Year's Day, an outrageous incident occurred in Kirchberg ob der Donau that shocked the residents. A six-year-old girl was attacked by a Rottweiler while she was walking through the settlement. The dog, named “Ernie,” suddenly escaped while training with his owner’s 10-year-old daughter and approached the girl, who was wearing a coat with a fur collar. He grabbed the child and bit her upper arm, shoulder and thigh, causing serious injuries. When she tried to hold the dog back, the older girl was also slightly injured today.at reported.

The seriously injured girl was immediately treated by an emergency doctor and taken to the Kepler Clinic in Linz in a rescue helicopter. The case now lies with the district administration, which must decide on the dog's fate. In a serious incident like this, the law clearly states that if a dog poses a danger, it can be classified as dangerous, which in extreme cases can even lead to euthanasia puls24.at emphasized. The Rottweiler's owner has already been questioned; He is not allowed to sell or give away the animal; it must remain accessible to the authorities.

Investigations are ongoing

The police have started an investigation into negligent bodily harm. This incident is reminiscent of a similar incident about ten years ago when a Rottweiler seriously injured two children. The incident in Kirchberg also brings back memories of the bloody attack by an American Staffordshire Terrier in the fall of 2023, which sparked a heated discussion about dog ownership regulations. Current events illustrate the urgency for stricter regulations to protect children and responsible animal husbandry in Austria.