A nine-year-old girl from Long Island is on the path to recovery following a terrifying encounter with a neighbor’s pit bull that left her with serious injuries. The incident, which took place on a Saturday morning, has prompted a police investigation in the community.
The girl, known as Daniela, was attacked by the dog as she was entering the family car parked outside their residence. The severity of her injuries was such that they could not be publicly disclosed. Daniela was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.
Daniela’s father vividly described the horrifying incident, recounting how the pit bull clamped onto his daughter’s face and refused to release its grip until the dog’s owner intervened. He described the brief but terrifying ordeal as feeling like an eternity.
Daniela has since been released from the hospital, but her journey to full recovery is far from over. She is due to see a plastic surgeon in three weeks. Her family is concerned about the lasting physical and emotional trauma she may endure as a result of the attack.
In response to the incident, the family has demanded that the dog be removed from the neighborhood, citing ongoing safety concerns. The Town of Islip has ordered that the dog be quarantined for ten days. Additionally, the dog’s owners have been cited by animal control for failing to license the pet.
The family’s anxiety about returning home has been heightened by the fact that the dog owner’s property is not fenced, raising further safety concerns. The community is now awaiting further action from the authorities as they deal with the aftermath of this distressing incident.