In the municipality of Fornelos de Montes, Pontevedra, a 5-year-old girl sustained severe injuries following a dog attack. The incident unfolded on a Sunday afternoon, and emergency responders were alerted through 061, who initially planned to deploy a medical helicopter based in Santiago. However, the aircraft did not join the response. The alert originated from the 112 Galicia center, which passed the information to the relevant authorities and agencies in a timely manner. (Source: 112 Galicia)
Officials from the Civil Guard and the Civil Protection unit of the Oitavén-Tea Community coordinated the on-site response. The child suffered serious facial and other bodily injuries. She was transported by emergency medical teams to the Álvaro Cunqueiro hospital in Vigo, where she remains under care. (Source: Civil Guard; Civil Protection, Oitavén-Tea Community)
The Civil Guard confirmed that the dog involved was not owned by the child’s family and that a formal complaint had been filed regarding the incident. Details about the circumstances of the attack and the dog’s behavior were not disclosed at the time, as investigators gathered information to determine causes and any applicable charges. (Source: Civil Guard)
The case has prompted a review of local safety measures and animal control protocols in the region. Local authorities stated that the investigation would examine whether the dog had previous incidents, owner responsibilities, and any factors that might have contributed to the attack. Families in the area are being advised to remain vigilant and to report any dangerous animal behavior to the relevant authorities. (Source: 112 Galicia; Civil Guard)
Emergency services and health care teams remain focused on the child’s condition and the ongoing evaluation by medical professionals at the hospital in Vigo. The situation underscores the importance of rapid response networks, clear reporting channels, and coordinated interagency collaboration when public safety is at stake. Community leaders have expressed their support for the family and reaffirmed their commitment to reviewing and strengthening preventive measures to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future. (Source: 112 Galicia; Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital; Civil Protection)