Boy, 2, dies a week after being ‘torn apart’ by his family’s pet German Shepherds on his birthday
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy has died from horrific injuries a week after being "torn apart" by his family’s pet German Shepherds.
Little Yegor died after a desperate ten-day fight for his life in hospital following the attack which took place on his birthday.
During this period of time, his condition remained critical while he was on ventilator and kidney dialysis in Dnipro, Ukraine.
The child’s heart stopped beating one day after doctors reported a slight improvement in his condition.
The tragedy unfolded on September 18 when Yegor was celebrating his second birthday.
The toddler reportedly walked outside unnoticed while his parents were sitting at a table with their guests.
Little Yegor was transported by a military helicopter to Dnipro Regional Children’s Hospital where four crews of surgeons started battling for his life.
It took medics five hours to restore his damaged blood vessels, bladder and intestines.
They also removed tissues “that had been chewed by the dogs”.
Natalia Dementyeva, the head of the hospital, said: “The boy suffered extremely severe injuries known as dirty wounds.”
A criminal case has been launched for failure to fulfil parental duties resulting in severe consequences against Yegor’s mum and dad.
Police spokeswoman Aleksandra Gavrilko said: “The boy’s parents are being interrogated.
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“Forensic examinations are underway.”
The parents face up to three years in prison if found guilty.