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Johor launches manhunt for pack of feral dogs after child attack
Authorities in Johor have initiated a large-scale operation to capture five wild dogs following an incident in which a young girl was mauled in Batu Pahat. The state government has made the containment of the animals a priority.
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JOHOR BAHRU — The Johor government has ordered an extensive operation to hunt down and apprehend five feral dogs implicated in a mauling attack on a child in Batu Pahat, intensifying efforts to prevent further incidents.
The directive comes following the incident involving the young girl, who sustained injuries from the animals. State authorities have mobilized resources to locate and capture the pack, which remains at large in the area.
The operation represents a coordinated response by Johor's government to address public safety concerns related to stray animal populations. Authorities have urged residents in the affected district to exercise caution and report any sightings of the dogs to relevant agencies.
The capture operation is expected to involve animal welfare personnel and local enforcement teams working in coordination to safely apprehend the animals and prevent further attacks on residents.