Johor orders hunt for five feral dogs after girl mauled in Batu Pahat
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 8 — The Johor government has directed a large-scale operation to hunt and capture five feral dog...
Johor has launched a large-scale operation to hunt down and capture five feral dogs following a recent attack on a two-year-old girl in Batu Pahat. The Johor religious committee chairman, Mohd Fared Mohd Khaled, revealed that the operation will be carried out by the Batu Pahat district office in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Department and the police. The intensified efforts will last at least a week and will employ various techniques to detect and capture the dogs.
Nur Haira Wafiqah Muhammad Hamizi, the victim of the attack, is currently receiving treatment at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Sultanah Aminah Hospital after sustaining severe head and facial injuries when the dogs mauled her last Saturday. The immediate capture of the feral animals is crucial to ensure they are free of rabies, according to Mohd Fared. The Johor government is committed to covering Nur Haira's medical and rehabilitation costs, as she is expected to undergo a lengthy recovery process.
Prior to this incident, the Batu Pahat Municipal Council, along with the DVS, carried out operations on August 12, 26, and 30, capturing 22 stray dogs in the area. However, the presence of feral and stray dogs still roaming in the vicinity highlights the need for continuous efforts to address the issue.
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