Father Recounts Horrific Pitbull Attack on Son, Believing He Had Killed Him

A 12-year-old boy in São Carlos, Brazil, was severely injured after a pitbull attack on Saturday night, August 1st. His father described the harrowing experience, stating he had to pry open the dog's mouth to save his son and initially feared the worst. The boy was playing near his home in the Planalto Verde neighborhood when the dog, reportedly difficult to control by its owner, latched onto his right arm. Bystanders intervened, with one man using a chair to deter the animal before others managed to free the child. The father recounted the seconds-long ordeal, emphasizing the extent of his son's injuries and his own desperation. He also mentioned that the dog appeared to turn towards other children, prompting him to neutralize the animal to prevent further harm. The boy underwent emergency surgery at Santa Casa hospital, where doctors indicated that the bite narrowly missed vital nerves and bone, potentially saving him from permanent loss of arm function. Despite his recovery, the child is experiencing psychological distress, suffering from nightmares about the attack. The incident is being investigated by police as negligence in animal control.