JUST IN: Vicious Pitbull mauls pedestrian in KZN

A vicious unmanned Pitbull has done it again, mauling an innocent pedestrian in Sastri Park, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

PITBULL POUNCES ON AN UNSUSPECTING PEDESTRIAN

Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) reported that a 45-year-old man was seriously injured after he was mauled by a dog on Unipark Close in Sastri Park this afternoon, Wednesday 28 June.

RUSA reports that the residents contacted its Phoenix Operations Centre requesting urgent medical attention for the seriously injured pedestrian.

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According to one caller, the dog was still in the vicinity and was a threat to other individuals.

“Reaction Officers and RUSA Medics were immediately dispatched and arrived on scene at approximately 17:16. The man was located on the pavement bleeding extensively from multiple bite wounds to his body and legs,” explained RUSA.

“He also sustained a fracture to his left leg.”

RUSA

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VICIOUS DOG FLEES AND RUSA SUCCESSFULLY CAGES IT

According to witnesses, the dog involved in the attack was a Pitbull which fled prior to the arrival of First Responders.

“Reaction Officers patrolled the area in search of the canine with success. The seriously injured pedestrian was stabilised on the scene before being expedited to hospital by ambulance,” RUSA further explained.

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LEGISLATION TO HOLD OWNERS ACCOUNTABLE

Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development recently announced that it was working on legislation to ensure that citizens are protected from harm and owners are held accountable for whatever damages caused by Pitbulls and other animals.

Minister Thoko Didiza met with the Sizwe Kupelo Foundation, which handed over a petition with 139 000 signatures. The petition, which called for Pitbulls to be banned as pets, was launched after a spate of mauling incidents that claimed both young and old lives.
According to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, amongst the work that is currently underway is the comprehensive DNA analysis of Pitbull and Pitbull type dogs to assist with the correct identification of problem animals unique to South Africa.

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