Boy hurt when 'friendly' Pit Bull reportedly attacks

Summary

A neighbor's Pit Bull terrier, named Kahlua, was reportedly running loose when it attacked a young boy at an apartment complex.

Story Published: Aug 3, 2006 at 5:50 AM PST

Story Updated: Aug 20, 2006 at 9:05 PM PST

Boy hurt when 'friendly' Pit Bull reportedly attacks
- By KATU.com Web Staff

PORTLAND, Ore. - A young boy had to be treated in the hospital with bites after a family pet described as 'friendly' turned on him.

The boy's injuries were minor and he is expected to make a full recovery.

The attack took place Tuesday on Northeast 178th Avenue in Portland.

A neighbor's Pit Bull terrier, named Kahlua, was reportedly running loose when it attacked Oscar Romero-Garcia.

The boy suffered several bites all over his body.

Medical personnel treated the wounds with bandages and he was released to his parents.

A friend of the victim, Cory Fivecoats, was with him when the dog attacked.

"I was just standing still because I didn't want to get bit. And Oscar was just running and screaming because he was scared," Fivecoats said after the incident.

Kahlua's owner says the dog is playful around her 3-year-old daughter, and that it runs around with kids in the apartment complex.

Gresham police say the investigation is ongoing.

A police spokesman says it is going to be up to the county animal control to determine any charges and decide the Pit Bull's fate.

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