A seven-year-old American boy was recovering in hospital today (January 21) after being attacked by a pack of dogs.

Nolan Anderson joined his father who had gone for a run on the beach in Krabi, southern Thailand on January 18 when more than a dozen ravenous mutts pounced on him.

Nolan screamed for help as the dogs sunk their teeth into his young body and tore through his flesh.

The boy was mauled and suffered multiple bite wounds, with the most serious under his left armpit.

The father helped to fight off the dogs and rushed his son to hospital. He received treatment including anti-rabies shots and was ordered to stay in hospital for up to five days.

Hotel owner Arun Pongprayoon visited the family in hospital last Sunday (January 19) afternoon, taking snacks and toys to cheer up the injured boy.

Provincial governor Kitibodee Prawit also ordered the public health staff to capture the dogs. Wardens were ordered to use tranquilliser darts if necessary.

The official said: "I ordered the authorities to capture the dogs because we need to examine whether they were carrying a disease or not.

"Seven dogs have now been sent to the provincial office and the team is finding the rest.

''We wanted to apologise to the family for this incident and we have promised to take good care of them during the treatment."

In February last year, a five-year-old Eemi Nikula, from Finalnd, had been playing on the nearby Ao Nang beach in Krabiwith his father Appo Nikula, 30, and two brothers when he was mauled by stray dogs.

Eemi had 10 bite wounds and scratches over his body, two gashes to his throat, deep tears on his back and bottom, and a 5cm wound on his leg.

A seven-year-old American boy was recovering in hospital today (Jan 21) after being attacked by a pack of dogs.

Nolan Anderson joined his father who was jogging out in front of the sea in Krabi, southern Thailand last Saturday (18/01) morning.

While the youngster sat down to play in the sand while watching his father exercise, more than a dozen ravenous mutts pounced on him.

Nolan screamed for help as the dogs sunk their filthy teeth into his young body and tore through his flesh.

The boy was mauled and suffered multiple bite wounds, with the most serious under his left armpit from where he had raises his hands to protect his face.

The father helped to fight off the dogs and rushed his son to hospital. He received multiple medications including anti-rabies shots and was ordered to stay in hospital for up to five days.

Hotel owner Arun Pongprayoon visited the family in hospital last Sunday (19/01) afternoon, taking snacks and toys to cheer up the injured boy.

Provincial governor Kitibodee Prawit also ordered the public health staff to capture the dogs. Wardens were ordered to use tranquilliser darts if necessary.

The official said: "I ordered the authorities to capture the dogs because we need to examine whether they were carrying a disease or not.

"Seven dogs have now been sent to the provincial office and the team is finding the rest.

''We wanted to apologise to the family for this incident and we have promised to take good care of them during the treatment."

In February last year, a five-year-old Eemi Nikula, from Finalnd, had been playing on the nearby Ao Nang beach in Krabiwith his father Appo Nikula, 30, and two brothers when he was mauled by stray dogs.

Eemi had 10 bite wounds and scratches over his body, two gashes to his throat, deep tears on his back and bottom, and a 5cm wound on his leg.

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