On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Malkini Górna (Ostrołęka County), a 10‑year‑old girl was attacked and bitten by two dogs that had left the property under unclear circumstances.
Incident Description
In the afternoon of October 22, 2025, a dangerous incident occurred in Malkini Górna, Ostrołęka County. Two dogs that had left the private property under unclear circumstances attacked a 10‑year‑old girl walking on the sidewalk. The gate of the fenced estate was closed at the time of the incident.
Witness Intervention and Medical Response
A witness heard the child cry, freed her from the attack, and called for help. The girl was taken to hospital in Ostrołęka, where she received medical assistance for lacerations to her right arm.
Veterinary and Police Investigation
Police confirmed the event and established that the dogs— a mutt and a herding breed—escaped from the property. A county veterinary doctor examined the animals on site. Investigations are underway to determine why the dogs left the estate.
Owner Identification and Follow‑up
The owner of both dogs has been identified. Police are securing the area and continuing the investigation regarding the circumstances of the dogs’ departure.
Other Recent Dog Incidents in the Region
In recent weeks other serious dog incidents have been documented. In Racula near Zielona Góra, 46‑year‑old Marcin died after being attacked by several dogs near the S3 route during a work break; the case is under investigation by police and the prosecutor’s office. In Warsaw, on Saska Kępa, a large dog attacked a woman walking with a small dog, resulting in the large dog’s death and injuries to the owner; this is reportedly not the first incident involving that animal, and the police are handling the case.
