Pit Bulls Send Second Victim to Harborview Trauma Center in One Week
Hospitalization at Least One MonthUPDATE 09/17/08: The family of Alex says he has been upgraded to satisfactory condition. The dog that attacked Alex weighed 130 pounds. Seeing is believing; we urge you to watch the
related video clip. Doctors estimate he will remain at the Emergency Trauma Center for at least one month. Authorities say that charges will be filed against the offending dog's owner.
09/15/08: 6-Year Old Boy Airlifted to HarborviewSeattle, WA - In a developing story, a 6-year-old boy from Moses Lake is in serious condition after he was attacked by a neighbor’s pit bull Friday. Alex Medina is in the intensive care unit of Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, a hospital spokeswoman said. The boy sustained severe trauma to his face, ears and scalp, according to the Moses Lake Police Department.
Medina was in the backyard of his home when the pit bull pushed open a gate and attacked the child, according to police. The boy’s mother, relatives and bystanders pulled the dog off the boy, who was stabilized at Samaritan Hospital in Ephrata before being airlifted to Harborview. The dog was impounded by police, and charges could be filed against the owner.
There are now 2 pit bull attack victims in ICU at Harborview.
Alex Medina Medical FundPlease visit any Bank of America branch to donate to the Alex Medina Medical Fund or send a check to: Bank of America, 103 E 3rd Ave, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-2960
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