A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after being attacked by a friend’s dog in Singleton, Australia. Annalyse Blyton was mauled by the large mixed-breed dog as she was leaving her friend’s home where they were studying together. The dog inflicted serious injuries to her face, neck, and back before bystanders intervened to remove the aggressive animal.
Annalyse was airlifted to Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Her mother, Lauren, expressed shock over the incident and urged her daughter to keep fighting, emphasizing the outpouring of love and support for Annalyse.
Local authorities praised the quick actions of passersby who intervened to assist Annalyse before emergency services arrived. The police had to euthanize the dog to ensure medical treatment could be provided promptly. The owners claimed the dog’s behavior was out of character.
Singleton Mayor Sue Moore expressed sympathy for all involved and commended the community’s response to the tragic event. The incident follows a recent tragedy where an eight-year-old boy died after being attacked by his family dog in another location.
In a separate incident, an eight-year-old boy was fatally attacked by the family dog in Danville. The boy was found unconscious with neck injuries, and the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. The dog, previously non-aggressive according to the family, was taken into custody for further investigation by authorities.
Both incidents have sparked concerns about dog attacks, prompting authorities to investigate and raise awareness about pet safety and responsible ownership practices.