That day, a father and his young 5-year-old son were enjoying a very ordinary walk in Brightona seaside resort south of London (England), when the outing turned into a nightmare. Fortunately, they were accompanied by Marchtheir puppy of only 6 months, who played a decisive role in the face of danger.
A walk that turns into drama
The incident took place shortly before 6 p.m., while the father went to a cafe with his little boy and his puppy to buy a chewing gum ice cream.
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It was on their way out that the trio came across a strange scene that quickly became terrifying. “ A man held the taxi window open and ran with the car, which was unusual. », explained the father of the family to The Argus. “ The taxi sped down the street, so he had to let go. Then he looked like he was looking for his next target. He was brandishing a knife, which was very large, and approaching us while shouting something. »
Unable to protect his child while holding his dog, this dad had to let go March and flee with her son to a nearby restaurant. At that moment, the puppy managed to attract the attention of the attacker by barking, thus giving his owner a few precious seconds to get his child to safety.
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A true 4-legged hero
After the attack, the owner of March went back to look for the furball, worried about what might have happened to it. “ When I returned, Mars was shaking and was surrounded by 12 people; his fur was covered in blood. The suspect was on the ground. “, he remembers.
His family as well as witnesses to the scene believed that March was injured and needed to be taken urgently to a veterinarian. Fortunately, the young dog was miraculously unhurt.
His master, relieved, immediately described him as “ the hero of the day » and rewarded him at home with many treats, including a large beef bone, one of his favorite treats.
The police of Sussex confirmed that 2 men were injured during this attack: a 29-year-old man injured in the face and ear, and a 28-year-old man hit in the face through the taxi window. The perpetrator is in custody.
Even though the attack left several injured and a police investigation is underway, the courage of March certainly remains the element that made a positive impression!