The family of a young girl who suffered serious injuries after being attacked by five dogs in Koh Kong province has agreed to accept compensation from the owner of the dogs, who also happens to be their employer. The child’s physical condition has improved, while doctors are continuing to monitor her psychological recovery following the traumatic incident.
Koh Kong district police chief Srin Soklin said on Monday, November 10, that the parents of the victim — Chuong Dina, 35, and his wife Kheang Sok Leap, 34 — have reached an agreement to accept compensation from the dog’s owner, Le Oulieng, and will not pursue any legal action.
Oulieng is the owner of the rubber plantation in Koh Kapi village, Koh Kapi commune, Koh Kong district, where the victim’s parents work and where their four-year-old daughter, Dy Danin, lives.
“They’ve already discussed compensation and reached an agreement. The owner has agreed to pay it, and the family has accepted. The girl is still in the hospital — she has visible bite marks on her thigh, face and other parts of her body,” he said.
The exact amount of compensation was not disclosed.
The attack occurred on the morning of November 7, as the girl was walking home from school through the rubber plantation. After the incident, the five dogs were seized by police and kept at the Koh Kapi administrative post, while the injured child was rushed to the Koh Kong Provincial Referral Hospital for emergency treatment.
Soklin added that Oulieng requested to reclaim the dogs so he could “have them killed”. However, police denied the request, deciding to keep the animals temporarily for observation while doctors assess the girl’s condition — particularly to determine whether the bites might cause disease or other health complications.
Dr. Hay Layson, director of the Referral Hospital, confirmed on Monday that the girl’s condition has improved under the close care of the medical team.
“Her wounds are healing well, but what still requires monitoring is her psychological trauma after such a frightening experience,” he said.
Koh Kong provincial governor Chhy Va, along with other provincial officials, also visited the girl to offer support. Meanwhile, a number of members of the public have contributed financial assistance to help the victim’s family.
