Elderly man suffers severe injuries in pit bull attack
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March 13, 2026
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Residents of Hillpiece in Phillippine, San Fernando, say they are living in fear after two pit bulls viciously attacked an elderly man last Friday evening, leaving him with severe injuries and the loss of use of one of his hands.
The victim, Ramraj Dookhantie, 78, told Guardian Media the dogs knocked him to the ground and repeatedly bit him while he fought desperately to protect his throat during the terrifying attack.
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