Pitbull attacks leave child in Pará and couple in Paraná seriously injured

In Santarém, Pará, a 7‑year‑old boy with autism was attacked by a pit‑bull that leapt from a neighbor's second‑floor balcony. The child suffered severe injuries to his arm and face, losing part of his nose, and was taken to a municipal emergency department. Police opened an investigation into the owner’s responsibility.

In Guarapuava, Paraná, a 53‑year‑old man and his 51‑year‑old wife were bitten by a pit‑bull inside their home. The wife sustained serious facial wounds. Police used controlled‑impact ammunition to restrain the dog before a veterinarian sedated it. An inquiry may be launched to determine whether neglect or mistreatment contributed to the attack.