Breeding killers
There has been a collective outpouring of grief and anger over the brutal death of 13-year-old Grade 5 pupil Fred Savage, who was been mauled to death by two vicious pit bulls in Otjomuise.
The gruesome incident this past Saturday afternoon was videoed using a cellphone and that footage has added to the outrage.
No human being should die in this way, especially a young shy boy, who had his life ahead of him.
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Fred’s loved ones and those who he came to know at Aris Primary School, where he was being educated.
Of course in the aftermath, many of those who were on the scene may be questioning themselves and what they could perhaps have done differently.
The two dogs were later put down by the City Police, and according to the authorities the owner was in Rundu.
There is an indication that the owner may be charged with culpable homicide if any negligence can be proven. The owner must be given a chance to explain.
A number of questions immediately come to mind about the incident.
According to reports, Fred was attacked as he walked past the house where the dogs lived. Does this mean the property was not fenced or was the fence broken or the gate or gates open?
Also, did these dogs have a history of attacking people? Was someone attacked last month, as has been alleged?
If so, were the authorities alerted in the past and what happened?
Of course none of the answers to these questions will bring back the young life lost.
Yet, it is critical that the public receives answers in terms of whether there were any warning signs that these dogs were in fact vicious killers.
And more importantly, whether they were bred to harm, instead of protect.
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