Mother and Four Children Mauled by Pack of Escaped Dogs in Fontana
A five-year-old girl suffered a punctured lung, broken ribs, numerous bite puncture wounds and is in critical condition on a ventilator after she was attacked by a mastiff and four pit-bull mix breed dogs on Monday afternoon in Fontana. The girl, identified by the San Bernardino Sun as Destiny Colon, was walking with her mother Josie Arellano and her three siblings when they were attacked by the pack of five dogs who escaped a nearby backyard.
Passerby witnesses helped stop the attack, which occurred on Tokay Avenue south of Arrow Highway. An officer shot one of the dogs and the others were impounded. The girl's seven-year-old brother was also seriously injured and reportedly needed 237 staples in his leg.
This story is heartbreaking and we hope that all of the children are able to fully recover from their undoubtedly very serious injuries. Dog attacks are on the rise in the Inland Empire area. A three-year-old died last month in Apple Valley after he was bitten by an aggressive pit bull. The family involved in this pit bull mauling would be wise to consult with a San Bernardino County dog bite attorney as soon as possible. The children and their mother may be entitled to compensation for their injuries, including medical expenses, future plastic surgeries, and other expenses related to this dog attack.
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