A 46-year-old man, Mesut Karagözoğlu, was attacked by a pack of stray dogs while walking on the street in Bursa with his son. One of his friends who witnessed the attack honked the car horn continuously to disperse the dogs. Fortunately, his 10-year-old son managed to escape at the last moment as the dogs lunged at them. The entire incident was caught on camera.
Karagözoğlu suffered a broken jaw, 30 stitches on his ear, and his hands were severely injured in the attack. He will undergo plastic surgery and will have to be fed through a straw for one and a half months. The traumatizing incident has left him in critical condition.
The attack highlights the ongoing issue of stray dog attacks in Bursa and the need for measures to be taken to prevent such incidents from reoccurring. Stray dogs roaming the streets pose a threat to public safety and have led to numerous attacks on residents. Authorities are being urged to take action to address the problem and ensure the safety of pedestrians in the city.
The quick thinking of Karagözoğlu’s friend who intervened to save him from the dogs demonstrates the importance of bystander intervention in emergency situations. Their actions potentially saved the life of Karagözoğlu’s son, who narrowly escaped from the vicious dogs. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and ready to assist others in times of need.
As Karagözoğlu undergoes treatment for his injuries, the community has come together to show support for him and his family. Messages of solidarity and well-wishes have been pouring in, with many expressing outrage at the senseless attack. The incident has sparked a debate on the issue of stray dog attacks and the responsibility of authorities to address the problem effectively.
In the aftermath of the attack, Karagözoğlu’s family is calling for stricter measures to control the population of stray dogs and prevent similar incidents in the future. They are seeking justice for the traumatic experience they have endured and are advocating for increased awareness and action to protect residents from such attacks. The incident has shed light on the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to address the issue of stray dogs in Bursa and ensure the safety of the public.
