A quiet afternoon in Sydney's inner-west turned into a scene of horror when a man was savagely attacked by his own family pet in a Camperdown unit complex.
Emergency services rushed to the address on Tuesday afternoon after receiving reports of a serious dog attack. Paramedics arrived to find a man in his 40s with severe injuries, fighting for his life after being mauled by his Staffordshire bull terrier.
Neighbours reported hearing screams and commotion coming from the unit before police and ambulance vehicles flooded the street. "It was absolutely terrifying," one local resident said. "You never expect something like this to happen right next door."
Critical Condition
The victim was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for multiple serious bite wounds before being transported to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in critical condition. Medical staff worked tirelessly to stabilise the man, whose injuries are considered life-threatening.
Police were forced to secure the animal at the scene while investigations continue. The Staffordshire bull terrier, once a family pet, is now being assessed by authorities as they determine what prompted the sudden violent outburst.
Community in Shock
The attack has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit Camperdown community, raising questions about pet ownership and animal behaviour. Local residents expressed both sympathy for the victim and concern about public safety.
Animal behaviour experts note that while such attacks are rare, they serve as a sobering reminder that any dog, regardless of breed, has the potential to become dangerous under certain circumstances.
The incident remains under investigation by local police and animal control authorities as the community hopes for the victim's recovery.
