A retired police officer from Claxton Bay, O’Neil Sookhoo, 62, is recovering after a harrowing pitbull attack at his home on November 10. The incident occurred when a neighbor’s pitbull, which had escaped on November 8, mauled Sookhoo, leaving him with severe injuries to his forearms, chest, and legs. His wife, Sherry Sookhoo, 53, recounted the traumatic event, describing how she intervened by striking the dog with a piece of wood, only for the animal to turn its aggression toward her. The attack ended when Sookhoo used a cutlass to fend off the dog, which then retreated after its owner called it back. The couple rushed to Point Fortin Hospital, where Sookhoo received prompt medical attention. Despite the ordeal, the family has decided not to press charges, opting instead for a compensation agreement with the dog’s owner. Sherry cited the slow judicial system as the primary reason for this decision, emphasizing the need to prioritize her husband’s recovery and the emotional well-being of their traumatized children. The incident has reignited concerns about dog attacks in the community, with Sherry urging measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The attack was reported to the Couva Police Station, and while legal action remains possible, the family’s focus remains on healing and moving forward.
Pitbull mauls dad, but fearing slow justice, relatives won’t press charges
