AVON — A 12-year-old lady who suffered extreme facial lacerations after being attacked by a canine this week has been launched from the hospital, in accordance with police.
Police have been known as to West Hills Drive and Wellesley Court, a residential space, simply earlier than 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lt. John Schmalberger mentioned in a cellphone name Friday.
The lady incessantly reduce by means of the yard after college and repeatedly got here into contact with the canine. It had not lashed out till Tuesday, in accordance with Schmalberger.
Schmalberger mentioned authorities don’t have any concept what brought about the canine to behave that method.
“It wasn’t provoked or anything like that,” he added. “It’s a very unfortunate incident. I know both the dog’s owners and the parents of the 12-year-old girl are devastated.”
The lady suffered severe accidents and was instantly despatched to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center for therapy. Schmalberger mentioned Friday she had since been launched from the hospital, however was uncertain of when.
The canine, described as a Labrador, was quarantined to its property for 10 days, which is the protocol for canine bites to see whether or not any signs of undiagnosed sickness happen, in accordance with Schmalberger.
The canine was updated on its vaccinations and rabies pictures. The canine additionally had no historical past of biting individuals, Schmalberger mentioned.
Schmalberger famous the incident could have long-lasting emotional impacts on the households.
“It’s very tragic,” he mentioned.
