Man, 39, Dies After Brutal Pitbull Attack In North West

A 39-year-old man has died after allegedly being attacked by two pitbull dogs in Vryburg, North West, on New Year’s Day.

The man sustained serious injuries during the incident and was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning. He later succumbed to his injuries on Friday evening.

Victim Rushed to Hospital but Succumbs to Injuries

Police spokesperson Lt-Col Sam Tselanyane said the victim suffered multiple injuries to his limbs during the attack.

“He was transported to the hospital by emergency medical rescue services on Thursday at about 2.30am and he passed away on Friday evening,” Tselanyane said.

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The extent of the wounds included scratches and bite injuries to both the hands and legs.

Previous Pitbull Attacks Reported at Same Property

Tselanyane said the deceased was believed to be a Pakistani national who was allegedly renting a room at the property where the dogs attacked him.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that this was not the first incident in which the dogs allegedly attacked tenants at the premises, and there is a pending case that is due to be heard before the local magistrate’s court in February.”

Following consultations with the dogs’ owner, the two pitbulls were euthanised on Saturday. At this stage, no arrests have been made.

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