Pit Bull Mauls 7-Year-Old Boy in Daveyton, SPCA Put Owner’s 2 Dogs Down After Attack

• An aggressive pit bull on the loose in Gauteng was triggered, and it viciously attacked a Grade 1 student
• The seven-year-old Oyintando Gxothelwa suffered severe injuries, and community members stepped in to help
• Many people were mortified by the details of the damage that the pit bull did to the child

DAVEYTON - A young child in Daveyton was the victim of a pit bull attack. Oyintando Gxothelwa, who attends Enkangala Primary School, was badly injured by the vicious dog.

The dog belonged to neighbours of the child and the SPCA got involved after the attack. Oyintando Gxothelwa's ordeal with the pit bull left many people touched.

Pit bull attacks child

According to Sunday World, community members stepped in to help by hitting the dog with pipes.

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The pit bull victim's mother, Nolubabalo Gxothelwa, confirmed that the seven-year-old was recovering. The little survivor was able to speak and give his statement.

What happened to vicious Daveyton pit bull?

Benoni SPCA inspector Thomas Mohlake told reporters that they confiscated the dog from the owner. The owners of the aggressive dog also had another pit bull and the SPCA euthanised both.

The police also got involved, and Gauteng police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said police have opened a case of failure to lock up a vicious dog, and they expect to make an arrest.

SA angered over pit bull attack

The details about the child's injuries touched many people. Online users were reminded of the wave of pit bull attacks that often get reported.

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Modisane Motaung said:

"Pit bulls hate children. You acquire it at your own risk. You must have enough money to pay for plastic surgery and other medical bills. It must be treated like a gun, be licensed."

Bongani Mgubela insisted:

"Lock up the owner."

Faku Matikinca Ndamase commented:

"Only thing will help is if the owner must be in jail and no bail."

Maserame Monye exclaimed:

"Killer machine."

Pule Robyn Monei exclaimed:

"Yoh, not this pit bull pandemic again!"

6-Year-old girl mauled by vicious pit bull

Briefly News previously reported that six-year-old Lilly is lucky to be alive after she was mauled by a pit bull. The girl is reportedly still in critical condition following the attack.

Lilly was playing at a neighbour's house when the animal attacked her and bit her face.

The little girl from Chesterville was airlifted to a major hospital in Boston, where she underwent life-saving 12-hour surgery. Doctors said she got 12 stitches to her face and may never be able to smile properly again.

Source: Briefly News