First picture of American XL bully dog who mauled two Scots pensioners
dailyrecord.co.ukThis is the first photograph of Gumma, the American XL bully dog who mauled two pensioners, leaving one needing surgery.The dog attacked the 73-year-old man and his 70-year-old wife at a house in the Dyce area of Aberdeen last week.
The couple, who have not been named, were visiting the house of a relative who was on holiday to check on the animal when it got out of its cage and attacked them.
The man, who suffered serious injuries to his arms and face, was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where he has undergone an operation on his hand which was also damaged in the attack.
His wife was also taken to hospital for treatment. Last week the Scottish Government, which had delayed a ban on the animals in Scotland announced that owners of XL bullies will now be subject to safeguards similar to those introduced south of the Border.
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