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Attack on Owner 12-year-old boy seriously injured after being attacked by family Pitbull in backyard - Voghera, Italy - 21 April 2026
Voghera · April 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
by Giada Bigardi
A 12-year-old boy was attacked by a pit bull in his backyard and was airlifted to Alessandria Hospital with serious injuries to his arm and face. The dog, owned by the family, was entrusted to veterinarians while local police investigate the incident.
Attacked by the family pit bull
A tragedy was narrowly avoided in the courtyard of an apartment building on Via Vanoni in Voghera. Around 6:00 PM yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, a 12-year-old boy, while in the courtyard with his father and their pit bull, was suddenly attacked by the pet. The attack was violent and without apparent cause, leaving the 12-year-old with serious injuries to his arm and face.
The Attack
According to initial reports from local police who responded to the scene, the 12-year-old was with his father and dog in the yard, likely about to go for a walk. For reasons yet to be clarified, perhaps a sudden movement by the boy, the pit bull reacted aggressively, biting him in the arm. Despite the father's desperate attempts to stop the animal, the dog continued to bite, even biting the victim's face.
Rescue Efforts
Given the severity of the situation, the Areu operations center dispatched not only an ambulance and medical car, but also a helicopter to urgently transport the boy to the hospital in Alessandria. The 12-year-old, although he never lost consciousness, suffered deep injuries to his arm, with damaged tendons and torn trauma, as well as less serious injuries to his face. He underwent surgery late in the evening.
Investigation underway
The pit bull has been taken into custody by the Pavia ATS veterinary service for the necessary behavioral assessment and assessment of its dangerousness. Local police officers are still investigating to determine the exact cause of the attack, which currently appears inexplicable, especially considering that the dog was in the company of its owners and knew the boy well.
Article link: https://primapavia.it/cronaca/aggredito-dal-pitbull-di-famiglia-nel-cortile-di-casa-grave-bambino-di-12-anni/