{
  "id": 11719292,
  "title": "'When will my ear be full again?': Autistic boy's plea after devastating pitbull attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/when-will-my-ear-be-full-again-autistic-boys-plea-after-devastating",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/news/2026-10-03-when-will-my-ear-be-full-again-autistic-boys-plea-after-devastating-pitbull-attack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eight-year-old Luan Tissong is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating pitbull attack in Phoenix. He was mauled by two pit bulls, resulting in his right ear being partially torn off and his left arm being degloved - the skin and tissue from his upper arm to his elbow being torn away. Luan's mother, Praviksha Mangali, was also injured during the attack, sustaining knee injuries and bruises. Mangali, 38, recounted the trauma of the incident, stating that her injuries are fine, but she remains in shock and struggles with the memories. She described her son as being \"absolutely strong\" and that he often asks when his ear will be full again and when his hand will be fine. Mangali explained that they try not to remind Luan of the attack, as it could be upsetting for him. The boy is currently recovering at home, spending his time watching YouTube, listening to music, and playing board games. The community has shown support, thanking the medical staff at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and the police for their assistance. Police are currently investigating the case of negligent animal ownership, which is ongoing and in court.",
  "summary": "An eight-year-old boy is recovering at home after allegedly being attacked by two pit bulls in Phoenix. His mother says he remains traumatised and has nightmares about the incident.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eight-year-old Luan Tissong suffers partial ear loss and severe arm injury from pitbull attack.",
    "Luan's mother Praviksha Mangali also injured, in shock, trying not to remind son of trauma.",
    "Police investigating negligent animal ownership case, ongoing in court."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}