Massachusetts: Future serial killer Miguel Medina, 22, sentenced to a year in the county jail for torturing and killing kittens "for fun"

MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS -- A Massachusetts man accused of killing kittens because he was bored has been sentenced to a year in the county jail.

Authorities say Milford resident Miguel Medina threw one kitten into a wall and burned another in a fire pit, prompting his arrest last year. A witness told police Medina talked about killing kittens "for fun" when he was bored.

The Telegram & Gazette reports the 22-year-old Medina was convicted of killing or maiming an animal and animal cruelty. He will receive credit for the 100 days he already has spent in jail.

Medina has a history of criminal charges, including domestic assault on family members, destruction of property, vandalism and drug dealing.

 

ORIGINAL STORY:

A man is facing several charges after allegedly viciously torturing and killing kittens that lived on a family farm at which he was staying.

On Sunday, Oct. 15, two officers were called to Ferrucci's Farm on Howard Street regarding an unwanted person on the property. Members of the Ferrucci family told police that Miguel Medina, who had been staying in a camper behind the farm, was threatening and bothering family members, and refused to leave.

Police walked up to the camper when Medina said, "I knew you guys were coming." Police asked him to leave the property, and he seemed very hesitant, according to a police report. Medina reportedly grabbed his belongings and left.

After he left, a member of the Ferrucci family told police that Medina had texted her that he had killed kittens that lived on the farm.

Police were shown text messages Medina sent in which he said he killed kittens on the farm, the document said


Another man on the scene said that Medina had told him about the killings, and invited him inside the camper to see.

"I had other kittens, but one bit my favorite kitten," Medina allegedly told the man, "... so I threw that kitten against the wall and then I put it under a table." 

Medina then reportedly showed the man the kitten bones under the table, and said, "Check this out. I burned this one yesterday!"

The witness told police that Medina showed him the charred body of the kitten in the fire pit and that he "talks heavily about kittens daily and admits to killing a couple a week for fun when he is bored." 

The witness brought police to the camper, where officers saw kitten bones "all over the grass."

Police also saw the burned kitten in the fire pit.

Police found Medina, whose home address is listed as Main Street, Milford, on Central Street and placed him under arrest. While booking Medina, he reportedly said, "I killed a kitten," while being finger-printed, said police.

Medina was charged with two counts of killing/maiming/poisoning an animal and one charge of animal cruelty.

A Milford District Court judge ordered Medina to complete a mental evaluation at the Worcester House of Corrections when he appeared in court on Oct. 16.

Medina pleaded not guilty to all charges on Oct. 16, and is scheduled to appear back in Milford District Court on Nov. 13, reports the Boston Globe.

They made a big mistake by not requiring mental health intervention with this plea agreement. This guy is a serial killer in the making.

MIGUEL MEDINA PREVIOUS ARRESTS:
Uxbridge Police Department Arrests - February 2015 
Arrest: Miguel Medina
Address: Milford
Charges: OUI Liquor, OUI Drugs, Unlicensed operation, Possession of class C substance
Arresting Officer: Ethier

Arrest: Miguel Medina
Address: Milford
Charges: A&B on a police officer, malicious destruction of property over $250
Arresting Officer: Stockwell

Monday, Jan. 2, 2017
2:27 p.m.: Caller states that a male is starting a disturbance at her home, 12 East Walnut St. The male party also has three warrants. Miguel Medina, 21, East Walnut Street, Milford, was arrested and charged on three warrants.

(WSLS - February 9, 2018)

(More photos added) Massachusetts: Pit Bull owner refuses to get out of the way when officer wants to shoot Pit Bull ripping guts out of little Dachshund. Now the Doxie is dead, its owner stuck with $20,000 in vet bills and the Pit Bull owner won't talk to police

MASSACHUSETTS -- A routine dog-walking trip on the afternoon of Dec. 19 in the waterfront neighborhood has completely upended Amy Schlegel’s life – leaving her coping with the death of the family dog at the jaws of a loose Pit bull and trying to figure out how to pay more than $20,000 in vet bills.

It’s been a hard lesson, she told the Record, but it’s a lesson that she hopes can enlighten dog owners around the city – especially before the dog park opens on the corner of Broadway and Admiral’s Hill, which is ironically where she and her dog was attacked.

“Our backs were turned and there was no warning,” she said. “We passed the Pit bull and its owner on the sidewalk and something must have tipped it off. It came running after us at full speed and lit into my dog’s neck. I had absolutely no warning. It was a surprise attack. I didn’t see it coming because our backs were turned. It seemed like forever, but it was probably five minutes in total.

"My dog Fitzgerald is now gone and I have $22,000 in veterinarian bills and very little legal recourse or help. The key is that it was on public property and so there isn’t much anyone can do, I’m told.”

According to the police report, around 3 p.m., police were on patrol in the Lower Broadway area when they encountered two women screaming and a Pit bull attacking a Dachshund.

“The Pit bull was repeatedly biting and eating the skin of the smaller Dachshund dog as the Dachshund was laying helplessly on the sidewalk bleeding profusely with the Pit bull on top of him viciously and continuously biting him,” read the report.

Officers approached the scene and found Schlegel and the Pit bull’s owner trying to separate the dogs. Both women had injuries to their hands as the Pit Bull had bitten them too.

The officer quickly moved to shoot the Pit bull because it was clearly killing the Dachshund, but the owner of the Pit bull got in front of the officer and prevented him from shooting the dog. 

Even after the officer ordered her numerous times to move, she refused and her dog continued to rip at the innards of Fitzgerald. 

Finally, the officer shoved her out of the way and shot the Pit bull, stopping the attack. 

The Pit bull was taken to Angell Animal Hospital, where it died later.

The more important victim, little Fitzgerald, was rushed to another animal hospital, and after 11 days and many procedures, he died too.

“That additional time she stood there in front of the officer I’m convinced is what killed Fitzgerald,” she said. “The bites that happened to his stomach during that time are what really injured him to where he couldn’t recover.”

As horrible as the attack was, and the loss of her dog, it is the aftermath that has opened Schlegel’s eyes – and she now believes that the community needs to be starkly aware of what she is convinced will happen once the dog park opens.

Police follow up investigations yielded little cooperation from the other dog owner, and she never brought any information on the dog to police or answered her door – despite police indicating that they could observe her inside the apartment several times.

Nonetheless, Schlegel found that there are probably many, many more such attacks that go unreported or undocumented. She said when an attack happens on private property, insurance covers any losses. However, on public property, if the offending owner doesn’t cooperate, not much can happen.

“This is the kind of thing that could really change somebody’s life in an instant,” she said. “That dog park is going to be a nexus and I think attacks there are going to be inevitable. Something serious is going to happen there. It needs to be addressed beforehand. They say they’re going to have a big dog area and a small dog area, but I don’t know if people are going to abide by that. And how many people are going to volunteer information at the dog park that they own a vicious dog?”

Schlegel hopes that there might be a way to enhance the current laws to help police to initiate criminal charges against owners involved in attacks on public property. Right now, that is nearly impossible, she said.

Meanwhile, one idea she believes might help to bolster the cause is to start a record keeping system outside of the police. She said she would like to see the City create a dog attack hotline for statistical purposes.

She said she hopes it all points to some sort of reforms that Chelsea might be able to lead on.

“Bigger cities have tried things like bans and lost,” she said. “Chelsea is relatively small compared to Boston and you can get things done. There isn’t a lot of gridlock. Maybe this is a place where we can get something done that can be a model for other places. There is a huge hole here and it is attacks on public property. I’m hoping this will help the general public. It can change someone’s life forever. I’m a perfect example of that.”

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GoFundMe: Justice for Fitzgerald
Created December 23, 2017
Amy Schlegel
  Animals
  CHELSEA, MA

My 6-year-old long-haired Dachshund Fitzgerald and I were attacked on the street on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 by a pit bull that--incredulously--had slipped out of its harness. The attack was unprovoked and the most horrific, bloody few minutes of my life.

The tragic attack ended when the police intervened and shot the Pit bull, which later died.

About 75% of Fitz's 20lb. body sustained grievous injury, according to the Veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Helmbold, of Blue Pearl Emergency and Specialty Pet Hospital,  in Charlestown, MA, where Fitz was triaged and operated on by
 Small Animal Surgeon Dr. Matthew Cleveland for 4 hours that night.

Fitzgerald and the Veterinarians did everything they could to save him but, after 10 days in the ICU, and many complications from his extensive injuries, Fitz passed on December 30.

We were so blessed to be able to adopt Fitz from BuddyDog, a shelter in Sudbury, MA, 2-1/2 years ago. He brought such joy to our lives--every day. His loss has been absolutely devastating. He was our 12 year-old son's First and Forever dog, my best buddy and constant companion, and my ailing husband's solace.

Our heartfelt thanks go to all our family, friends, neighbors, and good citizens who have found us through GoFundMe, who grieve with us over this completely senseless and avoidable tragedy. I will recover from my physical wounds, but the psychological trauma and memory of the vicious Pit bull repeatedly lunging, jumping, biting, and eventually pulling Fitzgerald out of my arms, eviscerating him in front of my eyes, will take a very long time to recover from.

Many people think justice in these Pit bull attacks is simply a matter of suing the other dog owner for veterinary and other medical expenses as well as pain and suffering. Guess again. If the owner is a Renter, you are out of luck if they don't carry Renter's Insurance (who does? Only if Landlords require it!)--even if that person tries to do the right thing--which is unfortunately not the case here.

I am initiating a push to pass an ordinance in my small city (which already has the support of the City Manager) to require owners of Pit bull-type dogs and dogs deemed dangerous, if they have bitten before, to wear a muzzle in ALL public spaces. This includes Chelsea's first official off-leash dog park, the entrance to which is, ironically, where the attack that killed Fitzgerald took place.

You will not find me at that dog park--ever. Even if every Pit bull-type owner does the Right Thing. There must be some justice for Fitzgerald. I must do what I can to ensure that no other person goes through what I went through and -- God forbid -- loses a child or beloved pet to these unpredictable creatures.

(Chelsea Record - January 26, 2018)

Massachusetts: Yorkie mauled by two Pit Bulls

MASSACHUSETTS -- Webster Animal Control writes:

This is Shylo, He is a little Yorkie that was attacked by two pits bulls owned by an irresponsible owner who failed his dogs by not properly socializing or training them. His intent was only to breed. So, now little Shylo is paying the
price as he is suffering from life threatening injuries as a result.

His owners could not afford the care he needs to attempt to save his life so we took ownership of the dog and are on our way to Tuft’s right now. They will monitor him for brain swelling in the next 24 hours. Hopefully, he will not have any and will recover and we will be able to adopt him out. Prayers are needed!

We at Burts Brigade and friends of Webster Animal Shelter would like to raise the money for his medical bills and get Shylo back to his family. No one should ever have to make the decision to lose a family member because of the ignorance of others.

Update:
Okay donors, and well wishers alike. We need your responses. We raised enough to pay Shylo's release from the hospital but he is being released with secondary heart and dental issues. They believe his jaw is fractured and his teeth, due to decay, must be removed. They believe he has pre-existing heart disease also.

Do we raise up the Go Fund Me account to cover these additional expenses estimated be at 3,500 and guarantee he goes home to his original family. Or do we stop now and let the ACO just proceed with the original post. The ACO will continue care, cover all expenses and rehome him into a new adoptive family when he's all better. If this occurs, the ACO is legally bound to adopt him out. She legally cannot gift him back to his family.

Legally All monies in the Go Fund Me account will be returned to the donors. It was raised based on Shylo going back to the original family that surrendered him to save him. Either way...we tried...and I think Shylo and his family know it.

Note: My issue with giving him back to his owners... why are his teeth rotting out? Have they never taken him to the vet? If Animal Control hands him back after all this vet care, what about when he needs more vet care in the future? 

Apparently, I'm not the only one who has similar questions...

Sarah Christine posted a comment - I understand the decision has been made and I am not criticizing that at all. I just felt that I needed to offer another opinion. While I totally understand that initially Shylo would probably feel more relaxed and happy in his home, I worry about what happens when he needs more dental work or testing on his heart in the future. He must have been in pain due to these dental issues and I would hate for that to happen again in the future. I can’t imagine that he would not need more work done in the future and wonder if his family has the means to cover those, probably very expensive, costs. Something that only be discussed in the privacy of an owner/ACO discussion. We should all support whatever the ACO decides to do as I’m sure she has received advice from the vets.

On the other hand, if he appeared healthy and ate without issue, the owner may not have known about the 'dental issues' or the 'pre-existing heart disease'. This all is doubly true when the owner is an elderly person. I don't think this decision about not returning him to his owner is so black and white. Of course, if they owner said they knew he had rotting teeth and chose not to do anything about it, that would make their decision easier. 

Anyway, the reason for all this heartache from all sides is due to two Pit Bulls attacking this little guy. Don't forget that.

Final Update (February 2, 2018):
Friends tonight we are deactivating and refunding to all donors the donations received on Shylo's behalf. Shylo is currently receiving treatment at Northwood hospital and will then be re-homed into a new home. This is occurring with the agreement and well wishes of Shylo's original family and they are content he will thrive and live a happy life. This journey with Shylo was indeed unchartered and highly emotional for all that wanted nothing but the best for this little guy. His attack was unprovoked and vicious. Decisions were initially made shrouded in panic, fear, grief, compassion and hope . The campaign evolved to help heal, allow for a thought out plan, and to help a family make peace with their decisions and not be haunted by the "what if's. To Shylo's supporters and donors in our eyes it was a success. Tonight we go to bed knowing that no one needs to be alone such a tragedy to a pet strikes. That others will reach out when asked with options. And lives do get saved. We would not hesitate to try this again . We all look at the same moon and stars with the same wishes. Thank you our friends, Burt's Brigade.

GoFundMe: Shylo ..alone...hurt...homeless ...
Created January 25, 2018
Gail Fairbanks
  Animals
  CHARLTON CITY, MA

Massachusetts: Baby attacked by parent's Pit Bull in Falmouth undergoes 4th surgery

MASSACHUSETTS -- A baby girl attacked by her family's pit bull Jan. 7 underwent facial reconstruction surgery earlier this week at Boston Children’s Hospital to repair damage to the right side of her face, according to the child’s fundraising page.

The operation was the fourth one for one-year-old Remmy Goulart since the attack by the family dog named Blue, her mother, Stephenie Schauberger Goulart, wrote on the “Rally for Remmy” GoFundMe page.

“She sustained severe physical trauma to her face, particularly her jaw,” Goulart wrote. “I want to assure everyone that the beautiful face you see in her pictures is there. Her blue eyes, lips, nose cheeks and long eyelashes.”

Attempts to contact the family were unsuccessful.

Earlier this week, surgeons worked on reconstructing bones on the right side of Remmy’s face and also took bone from the top of her skull to creative a supportive “floor” for her eye, Schauberger Goulart wrote.

Last week the baby had surgery to reconstruct her jaw and the facial structure on her left side, and to start the process of replacing the bridge of her nose, she wrote.

Surgeons also are addressing soft tissue damage in Remmy’s mouth, according to Schauberger Goulart, who said earlier this week that Remmy would remain asleep for five days to a week while she heals.

“We are very impatient for her to wake up so we can look into those big blue eyes, but we trust her doctors and want her to be as comfortable as possible,” she wrote.

The attack earlier this month shocked seasoned first responders from the Falmouth police and fire departments, who underwent a debriefing after the incident at 29 Brick Kiln Road.

Remmy’s father, Reece Goulart, told police that the dog attacked Remmy without warning while she was playing on the kitchen floor and he was standing near the kitchen sink, according to a police report.

The dog “wouldn’t let go,” so Reece Goulart stabbed it to death with a butcher knife, police wrote. The dog, which had been adopted from Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, had no  history of aggression either in Falmouth or in Wareham, where it had previously lived, according to a Falmouth animal control report.

Falmouth officials rushed Remmy to Falmouth Hospital, where medical staff performed a tracheotomy before the baby was flown to Boston Children’s Hospital, Schauberger Goulart wrote on the GoFundMe site.

“There are absolutely no words that exist to express how thankful we are to all of the responders that rushed to save our daughter for a second time in that emergency room, her father saving her the first,” she wrote.

Surgeons in Boston said the decision to surgically open the hole in Remmy’s windpipe at Falmouth Hospital saved the baby’s life.

“You are heroes,” her mother wrote.

The GoFundMe site has raised more than $45,000 from more than 700 donors toward its new goal of $50,000.

“We continue to be blown away by the generosity, love and support Remmy is receiving,” Schauberger Goulart wrote.

“Any time a child is injured, people, especially on the Cape and in Falmouth, people really come together,” said Susan Moran, chairwoman of the Falmouth Board of Selectmen.

The GoFundMe site, Facebook and newspaper articles about Remmy “keep everyone’s thoughts and prayers close at hand,” Moran said.

FROM THE GOFUNDME PAGE:
Posted by Mallory Marie

Hi everyone, this is Remmy’s mom. Her fourth, and final (for the time being), surgery took place this afternoon in to the evening. This surgery was committed reconstructing the bones on the right side of her face, and cheeck area. A small portion of bone was harvested from the top of her skull in order to create a floor for her eye, to give it support. Her nasal structure was also given some more support. The last piece of this surgery involved bringing a large area of skin together near the bottom of her jaw. This will help with healing the soft tissue properly.

These surgeries were steps to helping Remmy heal and resemble her typical, bubbly and spunky self. She will need more surgeries as she grows to alter some of the ways in which they have had to reconstruct her face as of right now. She will also remain asleep, while she heals, for another 5 days to a week. We are very impatient for her to wake up so we can look in to those big blue eyes, but we trust her doctors and want her to be as comfortable as possible.

Looking forward, we do not have a clear answer as to what the next step is for our girl. Her team of surgeons will decide, as she heals over the next week, what will be best for her care and if she will require any additional surgeries. We will continue our stay in the ICU until further notice. We continue to be blown away by the generosity, love and support Remmy is receiving, and words can not express how grateful we are for all of you. We thank you, from the depths of our hearts, for your prayers and loving words. Please, keep praying for Remmy. Rally for Remmy. She needs you, too.

(Cape Cod Times - January 20, 2018)

Earlier:

• Massachusetts: Little girl, 1, attacked by her family's Pit Bull. Her father has to stab it to death to stop attack

Massachusetts: Cambridge firefighters rescue dog from Charles River

MASSACHUSETTS -- Cambridge firefighters rescued a dog that had fallen through the ice on the Charles River late Saturday afternoon, the department said on Twitter.

The dog fell into the frigid waters near the Eliot Bridge around 3:50 p.m., the department said.

 

 

The sandy-colored dog’s head was above water, as firefighter Sean Williams slid toward it on a rescue board, photos posted on Twitter show.

The firefighter and dog were pulled to shore by a rescue crew. One person shouted, “Come on! Good girl,” and other words of encouragement, according to a video posted on the department’s Facebook page.

Safely ashore, Williams and the dog were greeted with applause.

(Boston Globe - January 21, 2018)

Massachusetts: Pit Bulls ordered to be euthanized; Hillary Seaton and her daughter Kaitlyn Seaton file appeal to keep dogs that neighbors say have terrorized them for years

MASSACHUSETTS -- Although Oak Bluffs selectmen voted unanimously on Dec. 12 to euthanize two pit bulls with a troublesome history after a near-fatal attack on a 10-year-old cockapoo, an appeal by the owners has provided their dogs a temporary reprieve.

Pit Bull owners Hillary Seaton and daughter Kaitlyn Seaton filed an appeal with the town shortly after the selectmen’s vote. Town bylaw states there is a 10-day appeal period after selectmen vote to euthanize a dog.

The appeal hearing, which was to be held before Superior Court Clerk Joseph Sollitto on Wednesday, Jan. 3, has been rescheduled to Jan. 11, at 10 am.

Speaking to The Times on Wednesday, Matt Jackson, attorney for Hillary Seaton, said the hearing was pushed because he’d just been retained by Ms. Seaton the previous day, and needed time to prepare.

Kaitlyn Seaton, owner of the other pit bull involved in the attack, has retained Falmouth-based attorney Michelle Brennan.

The dogs, Sasha and Rosie, have been kept at the Oak Bluffs Animal Shelter since they were removed from their respective homes by Oak Bluffs animal control officer Patty Grant immediately after the Dec. 12 selectmen’s vote.

NEIGHBORS TERRORIZED FOR YEARS BY PIT BULLS

At that emotional meeting, people from the Worcester Avenue neighborhood showed up en masse to implore selectmen to take action, saying the dogs have “terrorized” the neighborhood for years. 

Chairman of the selectmen Kathy Burton said there was a “tremendous pattern” of problems with Sasha and Rosie, citing numerous complaints to police and animal control.

Complaints on file included Sasha and Rosie growling and charging at passersby, excessive barking during the night, not responding to owners’ commands, running free in the neighborhood, trapping someone in a car, and creating constant fear of attack in the neighborhood.

The final straw was when John Stevenson was walking his dog Toby on Nov. 24, and the two pit bulls escaped Hillary Seaton’s residence at 23 Worcester Avenue, and viciously attacked.

Toby’s injuries were deemed life-threatening at Vineyard Veterinary Clinic, and he was transported to Bourne’s Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists for extensive surgery. 

Toby had numerous puncture holes on his back, his front right leg, and his left hind leg. Much of the skin was torn off his back, and half of his left ear was bitten off.

At the Dec. 12 hearing, Hillary and Kaitlyn were contrite, and promised to better control the dogs in the future. Kaitlyn also offered to cover the veterinary bills for Toby.

“It was a complete shock to me, and really upsetting I couldn’t be there to prevent it,” she said. “I’ve had her seen by a dog trainer. I feel awful, and I want to be sure nothing like this will happen again.”

Hillary said she was watching Rosie for Kaitlyn, a Tisbury resident, at the time of the attack. She said the dogs escaped the house and didn’t respond to her commands.

Ms. Grant told selectmen that on standardized dog-bite scale, where six is fatal wounds, Toby’s wounds had been classified at level four and five.

“A level four biter will probably bite again,” Ms. Grant said. “The dog has insufficient bite inhibition and is dangerous. Prognosis is poor because of the difficulty and danger of trying to teach adult dogs bite inhibition. The dog is highly likely to injure other dogs in future fights.”

Ms. Grant said dogs at level four essentially have to be kept in solitary confinement, and euthanasia is recommended.

Speaking to The Times on Wednesday, Debbie Stevenson said Toby has been slowly on the mend. She said veterinary bills for Toby and medical bills for John, who sustained hand injuries in the attack, have exceeded $8,800. She expects more bills from Falmouth Hospital, where John was treated.

“It is what it is; I’m trying to keep a level head about it,” she said. “It’s upsetting, but I understand the process.”

A GoFundMe campaign was started to cover Toby’s veterinary bills shortly after the attack. To date, $3,975 has been raised.

(MV Times - January 3, 2018)

Earlier:

• Massachusetts: Oak Bluffs selectmen vote to euthanize two vicious Pit Bulls

Massachusetts: Little girl, 1, attacked by her family's Pit Bull. Her father has to stab it to death to stop attack

MASSACHUSETTS -- The one-year-old girl who was mauled by her family's pit bull and left with life-threatening injuries has been pictured as it's revealed she is now in stable condition.

Remmy Goulart was playing in the kitchen at her family's home on Brick Kiln Road in Falmouth, Massachusetts, just before 9am on Sunday when she was attacked.

The Pit Bull terrier turned on the toddler, causing major trauma to her face. Her father, Reece Goulart, tried to pull the dog off but couldn't.  

Police said Reece retrieved a pistol from a nearby room, but realized it wasn't loaded.

Reece then grabbed a knife and started stabbing the dog to save his daughter from its jaws, fatally wounding the animal.

The Falmouth Fire and Rescue Department and Falmouth Police Department rushed to the home and began treating the injured girl.

Remmy was transported to the Falmouth Hospital by ambulance, and subsequently airlifted to a Boston area hospital by helicopter.

Shortly after the incident, Falmouth fire Lt Scott Stanbard told WBZ-TV the toddler's injuries were believed to be life-threatening.

The victim's relatives later revealed to Fox 25 that Remmy had three blood transfusions and underwent an hours-long surgery overnight to repair some of the damage.

Remmy will also require plastic surgeries in the the coming weeks.

Police said the family had owned the pit bull five years and it had no known history of aggression.

'At this time, the attack appears to have been unprovoked,' police said in a statement.

A GoFundMe was created to alleviate the costs of Remmy's medical expenses on her road to recovery.

'This family has been through a lot and we all want to be able to take financial stress away so they can focus on their beautiful baby,' the account read.

 

 

By Tuesday evening, the account had raised more than $27,000.

'You're all so amazing,' Remmy's father, Reece, wrote on the page dubbed 'Rally for Remmy'.

'My heart is full and I have no words. I'd die for my little girl. I can't thank you enough! I love you all,' he added.

Speaking to the Boston Herald, Susan Moran, chairwoman of Falmouth's Board of Selectmen, praised the father's 'heroic efforts' to minimize the injuries to his child.

(Daily Mail - Jan 9, 2018)