Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Young Boy Seriously Injured in Stray Dog Attack
Ivan Robert was playing near his home when a stray dog suddenly attacked him.
The dog bit and badly injured his face.
People nearby chased the dog away.
Ivan was taken to a government hospital for immediate treatment.
Doctors then advised his family to take him for an MRI scan.
The family said the doctors found a fracture in one of his facial bones.
He was later moved to a private hospital in Kurnool.
He is receiving further treatment there.
Ivan Robert was attacked by a stray dog while playing outside his home in Erragudi village.
The dog severely injured the boy’s face before locals chased it away.
He received first aid at Jammalamadugu Government Hospital.
Doctors advised an MRI scan at Proddatur Government Hospital.
The boy was later shifted to a private hospital in Kurnool after his family said doctors found a facial-bone fracture.
- Who
- Ivan Robert, the son of Ravi and Varalu, was injured.
- What
- A stray dog attacked and bit him on the face, causing serious injuries and, according to his family, a facial-bone fracture.
- When
- The incident occurred on Monday.
- Where
- The attack happened in front of the family’s house in SC Colony, Erragudi village, Kolimigundla mandal; he was later treated in Jammalamadugu, Proddatur and Kurnool.
- Why
- The dog suddenly pounced on the boy while he was playing.
- Victim
- Ivan Robert
- Incident
- Stray dog attack and facial bite
- Location
- Erragudi village, Kolimigundla mandal
- Initial treatment
- Jammalamadugu Government Hospital
- Further examination
- MRI scan advised at Proddatur Government Hospital
- Reported injury
- Facial-bone fracture, according to family members
- Later treatment
- Private hospital in Kurnool