Mother and daughter injured in shocking pitbull attack in Durban
Pitbull attack leaves Durban mother and daughter injured.
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A mother and her teenage daughter were attacked by two pitbulls while out for a walk in Manor Gardens, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
The shocking event unfolded as the duo was walking their own dogs, leading to a sudden and violent encounter with the aggressive animals.
According to ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson the incident happened on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
"Paramedics arrived with homeland security personal to find that Mom and teenage daughter had been bitten by two pitbulls whilst walking their dogs," said Jamieson.
Jamieson said the duo sustained bites to their lower limbs and advanced life support paramedics worked to stabilise them on scene before transporting them to a nearby hospital for the further care that they required.
"The dogs were not present whilst medics worked."
Jamieson said police are continuing their investigation into the incident, as the events leading up to it are still unknown.
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