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Two Severe Dog Attacks in Argentina Renew Scrutiny of Dangerous-Breed Controls

Victims recover under medical monitoring, with pressure building for consistent enforcement.

Overview

  • A 37-year-old woman was mauled by two Dogo Argentinos at her parents’ home in Salsacate and was transferred to a sanatorium in Córdoba’s capital for advanced care.
  • Doctors reported multiple bite wounds, including a right triceps tear and seven stitches to a shoulder, and performed surgery before placing her under observation for potential sequelae.
  • Neurosurgeon Fabián Cremaschi detailed being bitten by five pitbulls while running in Potrerillos, describing a pack-style attack with his deepest injury in a leg after narrowly protecting his neck.
  • The pitbulls’ owners intervened, drove him to a local health center, provided rabies vaccination records for the dogs, and presented themselves at the Potrerillos police station.
  • Local coverage reflects mounting concern over responsible ownership and calls for stricter containment, registration, and consistent application of breed-specific rules.