Harare Man Mauled To Death By Neighbour’s Pitbull

A Harare man was mauled to death by a neighbour’s pitbull in the Bluffhill suburb last night. The residents of  Bluffhill woke up to the gruesome scene as one of their neighbours was attacked to his death by a pitbull.

The horrifying dog attack has left a man in his thirties dead in New Bluffhill, Harare, after the pitbull with known aggressive tendencies escaped its property.

Residents Raised Concerns Against Vicious Pitbull Before

Local residents report the canine had previously demonstrated dangerous behaviour by repeatedly jumping over the half-height perimeter wall surrounding its owner’s home.

According to pictures shared online, the owner’s durawall is low, and his dog could easily jump over it. The locals raised concerns, asking for the owner to lock his animal in before. However, pictures of the dog roaming the roads without a leash in previous months have been shared all over the internet.

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The dog was often seen roaming the streets unaccompanied by its owner. Although residents raised complaints, no action was taken. Today, that same dog mauled a man to death in Harare’s New Bluffhill.

Man Mauled By Neighbour’s Pitbull

At the time of publishing, the victim is reported to be at the scene, as many police departments are investigating the scene.  Another neighbour even reports seeing the victim yesterday by the gate of his residence.

Many Bluffhill residents are calling for the vicious dog to be put down by the SAPS. In recent years, pitbulls have made headlines for killing children and adults.

Global Context of Pitbull Danger Statistics

The fatal mauling has reignited discussions about regulating dangerous dog breeds. Several nations, including the United Kingdom, have implemented complete bans on pit bull ownership due to safety concerns. American data reveals a disproportionate danger, with pitbulls accounting for over 50% of serious dog bite incidents despite representing just 6% of the canine population.

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Animal behaviour experts emphasise that while not all pitbulls display aggression, the breed’s physical capabilities make attacks particularly devastating when they do occur.