MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A 1-year-old woman from New Jersey is recovering after her household says she was attacked by a dog whereas visiting Miami Beach on trip.
The attack occurred round 10 a.m. Friday at Beach View Park in Miami Beach.
Andy Petranker mentioned he was at the playground together with his daughter, Zoe, once they encountered a person sitting on a park bench together with his dog. Petranker mentioned the proprietor assured him the dog was secure round kids.
At first, Zoe petted the dog and walked away. But when she got here again and tried to circle across the animal, Petranker mentioned the dog lunged.
“Circled to go around the dog, and he lunged at the right side of her face,” Petranker mentioned.
Petranker mentioned he was capable of pull his daughter away. She was rushed to Holtz Children’s Hospital in Miami.
“Lacerated lip, lacerated cheekbone, it almost took her eye out from the corner,” Petranker mentioned. “She has close to 40 stitches on her face.”
Zoe is anticipated to see a plastic surgeon subsequent week, and her father mentioned it’s unclear how lengthy her restoration will take.
The household has employed a lawyer.
Signs posted at the park state that canines should not allowed. The City of Miami Beach web site says canines are prohibited in public parks, besides at designated dog parks.
Petranker mentioned he needs different mother and father to be vigilant.
“The last thing we expect is to be at a park and something like this to happen,” he mentioned.
In a separate incident Friday afternoon, Broward Animal Care confirmed a family dog that attacked a 1-year-old boy in Hallandale Beach was humanely euthanized at the request of the kid’s father.
Officials mentioned the boy is now in steady situation. His father instructed authorities the dog had by no means proven indicators of aggressiveness earlier than.
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