Volos dog attack injures 6‑year‑old, child moved to Athens for ear surgery

Volos stray dog attack ear injury Agia Sofia Hospital legal action

On the morning of 29 July 2026, at about 11:30 a stray dog attacked a six‑year‑old boy in the Agia Aikaterini park in the New Ionian district of Volos, Greece. The dog bit the child's ear, cutting off a fragment, and also bit the child's mother as she tried to shield him. A nearby resident shouted at the animal, frightening it away, and drove the injured mother and child to the local Volos hospital where first‑aid was provided. Because the ear injury was severe, doctors arranged an urgent transfer of the boy to the Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital in Athens for reconstructive surgery, possibly involving a tissue graft. The family, represented by the boy’s grandfather, told ERT that the child, named Marios, is terrified and will soon start first grade. They are demanding that the Volos municipality and other authorities take immediate action on stray‑dog control and have announced plans to pursue legal action for accountability.

Entities: 6‑year‑old boy (Marios) · Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital · Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital · Mario (6‑year‑old boy) · Marios (6‑year‑old boy) · Municipality of Volos · Stray dog (unidentified) · Volos · Volos (city, Greece) · Volos Municipality · stray dog

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[● 4 SOURCES] A passerby driver helped transport the mother and child to Volos Hospital.
[● 4 SOURCES] The family intends to pursue legal action against the Municipality of Volos and other authorities. (multiple reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] A stray dog attacked a 6‑year‑old boy in the Agia Aikaterini park in Neo Ionia, Volos at about 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
[● 4 SOURCES] The boy suffered a serious ear injury.
[● 4 SOURCES] The boy was transferred from Volos Hospital to the Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital in Athens for surgery.
[● 4 SOURCES] The mother, aged 35, was also bitten and scratched while trying to drive the dog away.
[● 4 SOURCES] The boy’s mother was also bitten and scratched while trying to fend off the dog. (multiple reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] The boy suffered a severe injury to his ear. (multiple reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] The attack occurred in the Agia Aikaterini park in the New Ionia district of Volos. (multiple reports)
[● 2 SOURCES] The boy’s grandfather spoke to ERT about the attack. (multiple reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] Doctors decided to transfer the boy to Agia Sofia Children’s Hospital in Athens for surgery. (multiple reports)
[● 4 SOURCES] A passing driver helped transport the mother and child to Volos Hospital. (multiple reports)