Three-Year-Old Girl Mauled by Two Rottweilers in Quartier-Militaire
A toddler was seriously injured after being bitten by two rottweilers in Quartier-Militaire on Sunday evening. The dogs' owner was arrested and appeared in court Monday.
A three-year-old girl was seriously injured after being attacked by two rottweilers in Quartier-Militaire, a town in the central district of Moka, on the evening of Sunday 18 October at around 7 p.m.
The child had gone to a local shop accompanied by her older sister when the two dogs attacked and bit her. She was taken to Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) Hospital, the main public hospital serving the central region of Mauritius, where she was admitted. Her condition is described as serious.
The two rottweilers were handed over to the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW), the organisation responsible for the care and control of animals in Mauritius. The owner of the dogs was arrested at the scene and appeared before a court on Monday morning.
An investigation has been opened to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Dog attacks involving large breeds have raised ongoing concerns in Mauritius about the enforcement of animal ownership laws. Under Mauritian law, owners can be held liable for injuries caused by their animals, and failure to properly restrain a dangerous dog can result in criminal charges. The case is now before the courts and the outcome of the investigation will determine what charges the owner may face.
What this means: Families in residential areas of Mauritius should be aware that dog owners have a legal duty to secure their animals. Incidents involving dangerous breeds can lead to criminal proceedings against the owner. If you or someone you know is bitten by a dog in Mauritius, the recommended course of action is to seek immediate treatment at the nearest public hospital and report the incident to the police, who can involve the MSAW for animal control.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to a dog owner in Mauritius after their dog attacks someone?β
In Mauritius, a dog owner whose animal injures a person can be arrested and brought before a magistrates court. The dogs may be seized and handed to the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW) pending the outcome of the investigation. Criminal charges can follow depending on the circumstances, including whether the animal was properly restrained.
Which hospital treats emergency cases in the Quartier-Militaire area of Mauritius?β
The Sir Anerood Jugnauth (SAJ) Hospital, located in Pamplemousses in the north-central region, serves as a major referral hospital for central Mauritius and is where the injured child in this case was admitted.
What is the MSAW in Mauritius?β
The Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW) is the principal organisation in Mauritius responsible for animal care, rescue and control. It works alongside police in cases involving dangerous animals and takes custody of dogs involved in attack incidents while investigations are under way.
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