In Fukuoka City, Japan, residents are growing increasingly alarmed after multiple attacks by loose pit bulls. These dogs, known for their strength and aggressive tendencies, have injured both people and other dogs. One woman was seriously bitten and required surgery, and another man's dog suffered severe injuries in a separate incident. Both attacks involved pit bulls roaming without leashes or supervision.
The same dogs are suspected of being responsible for several attacks over the past three years in the same neighborhood. Despite being warned by authorities, the owner has continued to let the dogs roam freely. Residents, especially those near parks and a nearby preschool, worry that a child could be seriously harmed if nothing is done.
Pit bull attacks are not limited to Fukuoka. Other serious cases have occurred in Gifu and Okinawa, where victims have included the elderly, students, and pets. Experts warn that once a pit bull attacks, it often won’t let go unless forced with tools—making such incidents especially dangerous.
While Japan doesn't ban pit bulls, some areas like Saga Prefecture have designated them as “dangerous dogs,” requiring stricter handling rules. Fukuoka Prefecture currently has no such laws.
Experts are calling for new national rules—like requiring owners of large dogs (over 20 kg) to take annual training courses. Local leaders in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu are now discussing how to create more effective safety regulations and better enforcement in cooperation with the prefectural government.
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