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June 16, 2009

Bravery award for dog attack rescuer

A Christchurch man who rescued a little girl from a savage dog attack has had his bravery recognised.

Aotea Coxon was just two when she was attacked by a staffordshire cross terrier in a park in 2007.Peter MacIntosh heard her screaming and struggled with the dog to free her.Aotea's facial injuries were so severe she needed 290 stitches. The Royal Humane Society awarded a certificate of merit, saying MacIntosh's actions undoubtedly saved Aotea's life.

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