# Pitbull attack recovery in Tucumán, Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pitbull-attack-recovery-in-tucumn-argentina
> Updated: 2026-10-23T21:16:54.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Following a severe pitbull attack on September 24, a one-year-old girl in Tucumán, Argentina, underwent reconstructive facial surgery at the Hospital del Niño Jesús. After being moved from intensive care to a general ward, the patient required ongoing neurological monitoring, nutritional support, and various therapies.

After several weeks of specialized care and multidisciplinary treatment involving staff from both Hospital Padilla and Hospital del Niño Jesús, the child has been discharged from the hospital to return home to her grandmother.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Girl discharged after severe pitbull attack in Tucumán

A young girl has been discharged from a hospital in Tucumán, Argentina, after undergoing reconstructive surgery and intensive care following a severe pitbull attack.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/girl-discharged-after-severe-pitbull-attack-in-tucumn

### 2026-10-17: Pediatric medical recoveries reported in Argentina and Mexico

Medical updates report a young girl in Argentina is recovering from a pitbull attack, while a family in Mexico seeks help to cover hospital debts following a child's surgical complications.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pediatric-medical-recoveries-reported-in-argentina-and-mexico

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