The Investigative Department of the Kamchatka Region’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case connected to a dog attack in which a student sustained injuries to a finger. The department’s press service reported this development to RT with official confirmation.
In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a dog of a fighting breed attacked a child at the entrance of a residential building. The animal bit the youngster at the joint, prompting immediate medical attention and a rapid response from authorities.
According to the report, the incident occurred as two brothers, an eight-year-old boy and his older sibling, were entering the building. The belligerent dog charged at them and seized the child’s hand, with one finger suffering serious damage requiring medical intervention.
The child was transported to a hospital where doctors performed treatment that included amputation of the severely injured finger’s phalanx. Medical professionals acted swiftly to preserve the child’s life and functionality, while investigators work to determine the full scope of medical needs and prognosis.
As the regional prosecutor’s office conducts a formal examination into the injuries, efforts are underway to identify and locate the dog’s owner. The case underscores the broader issue of animal control and public safety in residential areas, and authorities promise a thorough inquiry to establish accountability and prevent recurrences.
Earlier reports describe separate incidents involving dogs in other regions. In Irkutsk, a dog reportedly attacked a child outdoors, pulling at the child’s clothing in a garden setting. In the village of Shiryaeva, two aggressive dogs targeted a child, and eyewitness footage shows one of the animals dragging the victim by the clothing. Such cases highlight ongoing concerns about dangerous animals and community safety across various locales, and they are noted in official briefings as part of a wider pattern that authorities are monitoring. (citation: press service statements reported to RT)
There have also been troubling reports of dog attacks elsewhere, including an incident in Herne I where a dog harmed a person. Investigators emphasize that each case is unique and subject to criminal or administrative assessment under applicable laws, with the aim of safeguarding residents while ensuring due process for all concerns raised by injured parties and witnesses. (citation: regional law enforcement updates, as reported to RT)