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A shocking video shows the moment a brave mum saved her toddler from vicious dog attack.
The dangerous animal bit the two-year-old child while he was out for a walk with his mum in Vishwas Nagar Neighbourhood, East Delhi, India. The pair fell to the floor as the woman wrestled to free her child - while the dog refused to let go.
The dog was eventually dragged away from the young boy who was pulled into a nearby home to safety, on January 24. A local source said: "Although onlookers tried to pull the dog away from the area and stop more damage, the animal was uncooperative.
"The event has rekindled conversations about ethical pet ownership and the need to raise awareness of the risks that uncontrolled animals in public places may pose. There is a fresh focus on the significance of upholding pet control laws and encouraging a safer environment for all inhabitants as the community struggles to recover from this horrific occurrence."
In the UK, a string of dog attacks led the government to ban XL Bully dogs. A dog owner was triggered into action when an XL Bully-type hound savaged his miniature pooch in horrific scenes also captured on video.
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In the UK, a string of dog attacks has lead to the government banning XL Bully dogs (Newslions / SWNS)The dog, which is thought to be a recently-banned XL Bully, is seen darting out of an opening in the house not visible on the video before going straight for little Ralph. At first, Josh appears to be allowing the two pets to meet as he holds the Bully on its back, while maintaining as much distance with it from Ralph as possible.
But suddenly, the beast jerks its body and continues with its aggression, appearing to latch its powerful jaws on to the pup's back. Josh picks Ralph up and starts spinning on the stop as the Bully continues to gnash and jump up, hellbent on hurting the little pooch.
Josh spoke of the terrifying moment when he was pulled to the floor. Thinking his dog was fatally mauled, he lay on the pup hoping he'd stop the monster from tearing him apart. He said Ralph, who is the best friend of his one-year-old son Hugo, is just a year and two months old.
Even the owner, who has not yet been identified, was reportedly telling people to "kill the dog" after it broke free by hopping a six-foot fence, Josh explained.