76-Year-Old Granny Attacked By Four Pit Bulls

A 76-year-old woman is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after being attacked by four pit bull dogs in Nakhon Phanom province in northeastern Thailand.

Yuthaya Penglun, 54, a resident who witnessed the attack, said the woman, Thongpoon Sassanasupin, was walking past a neighbor’s house on her way to see her relatives in Nong Yat community near Khlong Thom market.

Four pit bulls charged at Mrs Thongpoon after sneaking through the house’s gate, which had been left slightly open. While being mauled by the dogs, the woman fell to the ground and cried for help.

Her cry for help prompted neighbors and the dogs’ owner to rush to her aid. The dog bites caused numerous deep cuts, particularly around the woman’s right ear.

The victim was rushed to Nakhon Phanom Hospital, where 20 stitches were required to close the wounds.

Her relatives, armed with security camera footage of the attack, filed a complaint with the Nakhon Phanom police station on Wednesday, demanding compensation from the dogs’ owner, who agreed to accept full responsibility.

The incident prompted the neighbors to request that the pit bulls be relocated.

Three family members were attacked and seriously injured by their male pit bull while eating at their home in Samut Prakan province last month. Following the attack, the family said they were still gripped with fears and no longer wanted to raise pit bulls for their safety.

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