A 75-year-old man was rushed to the Luigi Curto hospital in Polla following an attack by his dog, a German shepherd. The incident occurred in the afternoon in a rural area of the municipality of Casalbuono, in the Vallo di Diano.
The elderly man was approached by his dog in front of his home and suddenly attacked, resulting in an injury to his arm. Due to the injuries, he had to be transported in red code to the emergency room of the Luigi Curto hospital in Polla.
Once at the hospital, the 75-year-old was immediately treated by medical staff. He was then transferred to the orthopedics and trauma department, where he is currently hospitalized for further treatment. Doctors are carefully monitoring his health.
Article published on 11 January 2025 - 14:55