Horror in Kirchberg: Dog seriously bites two girls – emergency doctor on duty!
On January 1, 2025, a six-year-old girl was seriously injured by a Rottweiler in Kirchberg ob der Donau.
Horror in Kirchberg: Dog seriously bites two girls – emergency doctor on duty!
A tragic incident occurred today in Kirchberg ob der Donau when a six-year-old girl was seriously injured in an attack by a Rottweiler. According to reports, the little one was attacked by the dog while he was walking by. The pet owner, the father of the ten-year-old neighbor, had been training his Rottweiler in the backyard of the house when the dog suddenly set its sights on the six-year-old's fur collar and bit her on the shoulder, upper arm and lower leg, as she did Small newspaper reported.
Despite the screams of the ten-year-old neighbor who tried to drive away her dog, the attack was not stopped. She was also bitten by the Rottweiler and only suffered minor injuries. The six-year-old, however, was seriously injured and had to be flown to the Kepler University Hospital in an emergency helicopter, according to information from MyDistrict. The incident raises questions about the safety of dogs around children.
Rescue operations and legal consequences
The rapid response of the emergency services was crucial in order to provide the girl with medical care as quickly as possible. While neighbors are shocked by what happened, it remains to be seen what legal consequences this incident could have for the dog owner. Police investigations are underway to clarify all the circumstances and take any necessary action.