A young girl from Long Island, aged nine, is on her way to recovery after a harrowing encounter with a neighbor’s pit bull that resulted in severe injuries. The incident, which occurred on a Saturday morning, has sparked a police investigation within the community.
The girl, identified as Daniela, was attacked by the dog as she was getting into the family car parked outside their home. The extent of her injuries was so severe that they could not be disclosed to the public. Daniela was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical attention.
Daniela’s father provided a chilling account of the incident, detailing how the pit bull latched onto his daughter’s face and wouldn’t let go until the dog’s owner intervened. He described the brief yet terrifying experience as feeling like it lasted forever.
Daniela has since been discharged from the hospital, but her path to complete recovery is still a long one. She is scheduled to see a plastic surgeon in three weeks. Her family is worried about the potential long-term physical and emotional trauma she may suffer as a result of the attack.
In reaction to the incident, the family has called for the dog to be removed from the neighborhood, citing ongoing safety concerns. The Town of Islip has mandated a ten-day quarantine for the dog. Furthermore, the dog’s owners have been cited by animal control for not having a pet license.
The family’s apprehension about returning home has been exacerbated by the fact that the dog owner’s property is not fenced, which raises additional safety concerns. The community is now waiting for further action from the authorities as they grapple with the aftermath of this distressing incident.