An unspeakable tragedy unfolded when a family in Zakynthos adopted a stray dog, only for the animal to maul their 2-year-old son in their yard in Agios Leontas. The child’s parents were initially arrested on charges of manslaughter through negligence, but were released on prosecutor’s orders while a thorough investigation into the circumstances continues.
Zakynthos: How the tragedy with the 2-year-old unfolded
Initial reports indicate that the small child was found alone next to the pitbull, which for unknown reasons became extremely aggressive and began biting him repeatedly, primarily on the neck. The father tried to pull the child from the animal’s jaws, but when the ambulance arrived, the little boy was already in extremely critical condition. Despite superhuman efforts by doctors at Zakynthos hospital, he died shortly afterward.
Doctors in Zakynthos shocked: “We’ve never seen such a scene”
The nurses who received him described scenes they had never encountered before, speaking of deep and extensive injuries across the child’s entire body. “We have never witnessed such a scene,” the shocked nurses and doctors said, describing the condition of the unfortunate boy.
According to local residents, the family was accustomed to caring for stray animals, and this particular pitbull had been living in a semi-wild state in the village until recently. Authorities are examining both the dog’s background and training, as well as its care environment, to identify any negligence that led to the tragic outcome.
The Zakynthos community remains shocked by the accident, while investigations continue to assign final responsibility.
