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Eight-year-old boy mauled by stray dogs at Kelantan beach
A young boy was attacked by a pack of stray dogs at a beach in Kelantan, forcing him to flee into the sea. A foreign worker intervened to help the injured child escape the animals.
LSN Malaysia ·
An eight-year-old boy sustained injuries after being attacked by a group of stray dogs at a beach in Kelantan on Wednesday. The child attempted to escape the aggressive animals by running into the sea, according to witnesses at the scene.
A foreign worker who was present at the beach responded quickly to the incident, moving to assist the injured boy and help him away from the pack of dogs. The swift intervention prevented the situation from escalating further.
The boy was treated for his injuries sustained during the attack. The incident has renewed concerns about stray dog populations in recreational areas throughout the state, particularly near beaches frequented by families and children.
Local authorities are expected to investigate the incident and review measures to manage stray animal populations in public spaces across Kelantan. Beach-goers have been advised to remain vigilant and avoid approaching unfamiliar animals in the area.