Malnourished twoyearold found being breastfed by dog in Chile
The dog, called Reina, was found feeding the boy at a mechanic’s workshop in the desert port of Africa
A malnourished twoyearold boy has been rescued by Chilean police after he was found being breastfed by a neighbour’s dog.
A witness saw the dog, called Reina, feeding the boy on Thursday at a mechanic’s workshop in the desert port of Arica, more than 1,000 miles north of the capital, Santiago, according to police.
The boy was also suffering from a skin infection and lice infestation, according to 24Hora.cl.
Captain Diego Gajardo told The Associated Press that the child was released from hospital on Friday and is under the care of child welfare authorities.
He added that the mother of the child arrived at the hospital drunk, but that she has not been placed under arrest because there had been no physical harm to the boy.
The boy is now being taken care of by child welfare authorities.
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean police say they have rescued a malnourished 2yearold boy found being breastfed by a neighbor's dog.
The national police says a witness spotted the dog feeding the boy Thursday at a mechanic's workshop on Thursday in the desert port of Arica, some 1,240 miles north of the capital, Santiago. Police say they confirmed that.
Capt. Diego Gajardo tells The Associated Press that the child was released from a hospital Friday is under the care of child welfare authorities.
Gajardo says the mother showed up at the hospital drunk, but she has not been arrested because there was not physical harm to the child.
A family court hearing on Sept. 22 will determine who cares for the child.
Local news media identified the dog's name as "Reina."
Malnourished child saved by breastfeeding dog, rescued by police
A malnourished twoyearold boy has been rescued by Chilean police after he was found being breastfed by a neighbour’s dog.
A witness saw the dog, called Reina, feeding the boy on Thursday at a mechanic’s workshop in the desert port of Arica, more than 1,000 miles north of the capital, Santiago, according to police.
The boy was also suffering from a skin infection and lice infestation, according to 24Hora.cl.
Captain Diego Gajardo told The Associated Press that the child was released from hospital on Friday and is under the care of child welfare authorities.
He added that the mother of the child arrived at the hospital drunk, but that she has not been placed under arrest because there had been no physical harm to the boy.
The boy is now being taken care of by child welfare authorities.
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chilean police say they have rescued a malnourished 2yearold boy found being breastfed by a neighbor's dog.
The national police says a witness spotted the dog feeding the boy Thursday at a mechanic's workshop on Thursday in the desert port of Arica, some 1,240 miles north of the capital, Santiago. Police say they confirmed that.
Capt. Diego Gajardo tells The Associated Press that the child was released from a hospital Friday is under the care of child welfare authorities.
Gajardo says the mother showed up at the hospital drunk, but she has not been arrested because there was not physical harm to the child.
A family court hearing on Sept. 22 will determine who cares for the child.
Local news media identified the dog's name as "Reina."
Malnourished child saved by breastfeeding dog, rescued by police