Girl Hospitalized After Dog Attack on Oahu Beach

A young girl was hospitalized after reportedly being attacked by a Rottweiler on a beach on Oahu's North Shore, according to posts shared by local accounts. " They said the child sustained 10 deep puncture wounds and severe bruising that left her unable to walk.

Videos posted online showed beachgoers reacting to the attack, which reportedly occurred Sunday. Local account HHHNewz stated that two Rottweilers had been brought to the beach off leash.

hawaii said nothing appeared broken but the girl had multiple puncture wounds and bruising. The same post indicated the child had been checked into the emergency room. One commenter identifying herself as the girl's mother wrote that she was working with police.

She stated the dog needs to be put down and the owner brought to justice. It was not immediately clear Monday whether charges had been filed or whether the dogs had been taken into custody. Social media posts identified a suspected owner and claimed the dogs had been allowed to roam unleashed on North Shore beaches before.