Dog attacked a 7-year-old girl on the face and neck on a street in Henequén
Anguish was what residents of the Nueva Jerusalén sector of the Henequén neighborhood, in Cartagena, experienced as they witnessed a painful event involving a dog and a 7-year-old girl.
TL;DR
- A 7-year-old girl was attacked by a dog in Cartagena.
- The dog bit the girl on the neck and face.
- Residents intervened to separate the dog from the child.
- The girl was taken to the hospital and is out of danger.
- The dog was taken to a facility for care and protection.
- Recommendations are provided on what to do if a dog attacks, including immediate wound washing, applying pressure, identifying the animal, seeking medical attention, and reporting the incident.