{
  "id": 7274632,
  "title": "Toddler attack: 3 dogs yet to be caught in Johor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/toddler-attack-3-dogs-yet-to-be-caught-in-johor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T08:08:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1532647/toddler-attack-3-dogs-yet-be-caught-johor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Batu Pahat, Johor is grappling with the threat of stray dogs after a toddler was attacked. About ten dogs were seen roaming near the home of two-year-old Nur Haira Wafiqah Mohammad Hamizi last week. Three of the five dogs responsible for the attack remain at large. The incident occurred near the oil palm plantation behind Nur Haira's grandfather's house at around 11 am today. The dogs were seen running through the area and appearing to fight with each other.\n\nA resident named Nur, 23, revealed that seven dogs had been caught so far. However, the presence of other stray dogs in the vicinity could lead to further incidents and distress for residents. Nur Haira, who was attacked by the dogs, is currently admitted at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital. She is expected to undergo reconstructive surgery on her head and face as her injuries are severe and conventional treatment is not sufficient. Doctors are closely monitoring her condition, providing her with pain medication and ensuring she breathes on her own without respiratory support.\n\nAuthorities have placed traps to catch the remaining three dogs believed to have participated in the attack. The community hopes for Nur Haira's speedy recovery and prays for her well-being.",
  "summary": "BATU PAHAT: Fears over stray dogs have resurfaced in Kampung Tambak, Peserai, after about 10 dogs were spotted roaming near the home of a toddler mauled last week.",
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  "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."
}