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12-Year-Old Girl Severely Injured in Dog Attack in Öhringen

The girl was bitten in the neck by a bulldog while playing in a private garden; her father was also injured while intervening.

  • A 12-year-old girl was attacked by a bulldog in Öhringen, Baden-Württemberg, while playing with the children of the dog's owner in a private garden.
  • The dog bit the girl in the neck, causing severe injuries that required her to be airlifted to a hospital; she is not in life-threatening condition but remains under treatment.
  • The girl's father was also bitten on the hand while attempting to intervene, though the extent of his injuries is currently unclear.
  • Authorities have mandated that the dog must now wear a muzzle and be kept on a leash, and a police canine unit will evaluate the animal's behavior to determine further actions.
  • Police are expected to release additional updates on the incident later today as investigations continue.
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