On Tuesday morning, a 61-year-old man was attacked by a pitbull while walking along Avenida Prefeito Waldemar Calvo in the center of Tarabai, São Paulo. The attack left the victim requiring multiple stitches for injuries sustained to various parts of his body. Witnesses reported that the dog suddenly attacked the man, and it was only through the intervention of a bystander that the attack was halted. The police were called to the scene to manage the situation and provide assistance to the victim.

The local police documented the incident and noted that the pitbull owner had come to retrieve the dog after it was locked up in a store by the shopkeeper. The dog's owner claimed to have owned the pitbull for nearly two and a half years without any prior incidents of the dog escaping. Despite this, the nature of the attack raises questions about the ownership and management of potentially dangerous dog breeds in urban environments.

The victim was taken by ambulance to the Regional Hospital, with injuries that required significant medical attention. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of communities regarding dog attacks, especially involving larger breeds known for their strength. Discussions may arise regarding legislation on dog ownership and responsible pet management to prevent such incidents in the future.