Vacationing Man Hospitalized After Being Attacked by Loose Dog in Eilat
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
A 70-year-old man vacationing in Eilat was hospitalized and underwent emergency surgery after a large, unsupervised dog attacked him, causing a complex arm fracture. The surgery to fixate the break was successful, and the man has been released for further monitoring. The incident has raised concerns about loose dogs in the city, with the victim reporting the issue to municipal authorities and highlighting the potential danger to others.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 70-year-old man was severely injured by a loose dog while vacationing in Eilat.
- The attack resulted in a complex arm fracture requiring emergency surgery.
- The victim, Gandy, reported the incident to the municipal hotline.
- He also heard of another near-accident involving a child and a dog.
- The dog was described as large and white, seen roaming unsupervised.
A 70-year-old Haifa resident, identified only as Gandy, required emergency surgery after being attacked by a large, unsupervised dog near his hotel in Eilat. The dog reportedly jumped on him, causing him to fall forcefully and sustain a complex arm fracture. He was taken to Yoseftal Medical Center, where doctors performed surgery to internally fixate the fracture. Dr. Sergey Boykov, director of the orthopedic department, stated that the surgery was successful and aimed to ensure proper bone healing and prevent future functional impairment of the hand. Gandy, who described the incident as happening in a split second, recounted the severe pain and his surprise at the attack. While hospitalized, he heard about another incident where a child narrowly avoided a dog by jumping into the road, causing a car to brake suddenly. Gandy also mentioned that his family members saw the same white dog roaming freely and that he contacted the municipal hotline to report the issue, expressing concern that similar incidents could lead to severe consequences for children or the elderly.
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