Nonthaburi: A monk, who served as the secretary to the abbot of a temple, was tragically killed by an American Bully dog that he had raised since it was a puppy. The incident took place in the monk's quarters in the Sai Ma area of Mueang District, where the monk was found dead with severe injuries.
According to Thai News Agency, Bang Sri Muang Police were alerted to the incident involving the American Bully that had bitten and killed the monk. Upon arrival, accompanied by doctors and foundation staff, they discovered the scene in a single-story quarters. The body of Phra Bannadit, aged 46, was found lying face down in a pool of blood, with severe injuries to the right side of his head and a severed wrist, which remains missing. It is believed that the monk had been deceased for two days.
Mr. Wu, a temple disciple and the individual who discovered Phra Bannadit's body, recounted that he had visited the monk's quarters around 11 pm, concerned after not seeing the monk since Saturday. Initially, he assumed the monk was absent from the temple, but upon noticing the room light on and the monk's car parked outside, he grew suspicious. After receiving no response to his knocks, Wu reached through the louver to open the door.
Upon opening the door, 'George', the American Bully, dashed out. Wu then entered the quarters and discovered the monk's lifeless body. He promptly informed the abbot and contacted the police to investigate the matter.
Mr. Wu mentioned that Luang Phi Banthit, the monk, had taken care of 'George' since it was a puppy. Despite its young age, the dog had bitten the monk multiple times in the past due to its protective nature. Wu expressed uncertainty regarding George's future care, believing that the temple may be unwilling to handle the dog any longer, given the circumstances and the difficulty of managing it.