Tragedy in Skhirat: Stray Dogs Attack and Kill a Child
The region of the municipality of Sabah in Skhirat was shaken on Wednesday evening by a tragic incident that claimed the life of a young child, an event that deeply disturbed the local community and sparked a wave of anger and discontent regarding the issue of stray dogs.
According to local sources, the victim, a child who came with his family from the city of Ouezzane to Skhirat to offer condolences for the death of a relative, ventured out for a brief walk near the house while the family was occupied with mourning rituals. Unfortunately, he fell prey to a vicious attack by a pack of stray dogs.
The sources reported that the dogs attacked the child mercilessly, knocking him to the ground and beginning to maul his body, leading to his death at the scene, amidst shocking scenes that caused great terror among the neighborhood residents.
Immediately upon being notified of the incident, royal gendarmerie forces and local authorities arrived at the scene. The child’s body was transferred to the morgue at the regional hospital, and an immediate investigation was launched to determine the circumstances and details of this unfortunate event.
This tragedy has left the victim’s family and the Sabah community in deep sorrow and shock, with residents calling upon the relevant authorities to take urgent measures to combat the stray dog phenomenon that is threatening the safety and security of citizens, especially children.
