Fujairah: A Fujairah boy attacked by two dogs on Thursday had lied when he said the dogs were strays, they belong to him and his brother, the police said on Saturday.
On Thursday, Ammar Al Mesmari, 13, was attacked by the dogs on Al Faseel beach. At the time, the Emirati boy had said the dogs were “wild”.
Fujairah Police on Saturday said investigation revealed the truth about the “wild dogs” and identified the owners.
Police said the Emirati victim had made false claims about the incident, adding that the dogs, in fact, belong to him and his elder brother.
On the day of the incident, the teen had taken the dogs out along with his brother and a friend when the dogs turned on him.
His brother and friend intervened and eventually released the teen from the jaws of the dogs.
Police said the dogs were then kept in hiding at a friend’s house in Al Quryah area. Police have seized the dogs and are keeping them at the police’s K9 section. Police have referred the case to the Public Prosecution for further action.
Police, meanwhile, are urging the public to be wary of any dogs seen roaming around, and have reminded dog owners to keep their animals away from public areas where residents gather to enjoy their time.
On Friday, Gulf News reported that a 13-year-old boy was recovering in a hospital after a team of doctors performed a surgery to close deep lacerations following an attack by dogs on a beach in Al Faseel area.
The attack was severe, leaving large open cuts on the Al Mesmari’s body, requiring immediate medical treatment at Fujairah Hospital.
A video taken by a bystander showed the two dogs attacking the teen, who was wearing shorts and a red shirt.
In the video, a young boy can be seen hitting one of the dogs in an attempt to drive it away from the victim. The dog refused to let go of the victim’s neck area.
Police had then said they had launched an investigation to determine the ownership of the dogs.
The boy’s family had called on the authorities to take strict action against people keeping such “wild dogs”, adding their son could have been killed.
The sight of the boy’s bloodied foot and other serious lacerations distressed the family greatly, a family member had told Gulf News.
The boy was admitted to the Fujairah Hospital where a team of doctors performed a surgery on the deep cuts.
The teenager was placed under observation at the hospital and was reported to be in serious, but stable, condition.
