X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parenting & Play by Friso
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-schooler
    • Kids
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • Money Parenting
    • Tips for Parents
    • Tips for Toddlers
    • Tips for Older Kids
    • The 5 Personas
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Peacock Attacks 3YO Girl Near Serangoon Gardens, Leaves Her With A Deep Cut On Her Face

2 Dec, 2021
Peacock Attacks 3YO Girl Near Serangoon Gardens, Leaves Her With A Deep Cut On Her FacePeacock Attacks 3YO Girl Near Serangoon Gardens, Leaves Her With A Deep Cut On Her Face

"It was a traumatic and upsetting night for all of us," said the child's mother.

A household’s pet peacock in a housing estate near Serangoon Gardens reportedly attacked a toddler passing by. This left the child with a deep cut on her face.

According to a Facebook post uploaded by the mother, the shocking incident occurred on Sunday (28 November) along the junction near Tavistock park.

Pet Peacock Attacks Human Child And Gets Stitches On Her Face

Peacock Attacks 3YO Girl Near Serangoon Gardens, Leaves Her With A Deep Cut On Her Face

Image source: Facebook / Kris Chan

The three-year-old girl was on her way home from a playground at Haus Park in Serangoon Garden along with her father and brother. They were walking along the street of Tavistock Avenue when they stopped to take a look at the pet peacock.

Kris Chan, the toddler’s mother, wrote in her post how the kids would always “stop and take a look” as the house had other poultry as pets aside from the peacock.

But on that day, the gate of the house was said to be “wide open” and so her daughter stood outside to look in. It was then that the peacock suddenly charged out and “aggressively” attacked the little girl.

The toddler’s father rushed in to protect her but “it was too late” and he was also attacked by the peacock. Chan’s husband sustained scratches all over his arms and scrapes on his hands and legs. 

peacock attacks human

Image source: Facebook / Kris Chan

The family rushed the toddler to the hospital afterwards. As her wound was said to be too deep, the three-year-old needed to be put under general anaesthesia for cleaning and stitching.

Chan wrote that the stitched area on her daughter’s face is more than 3cm long. 

Toddler’s Family And Peacock’s Owner In Dispute Over The Incident

After the incident, Chan’s husband went to approach the peacock’s owner on 30 November (Tuesday). This resulted in both parties going into a dispute over who should take responsibility for the attack. 

After consulting their lawyers and the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), the owners agreed that it was not their fault. This was because their peacock was “free to roam around within their compounds” and that the toddler provoked the animal by staring at it. 

The peacock’s owners will be deciding how much to compensate the family after the medical bill comes, if at all. The family apparently did not receive an apology at all as the residents “do not think they need to take any responsibility.” 

“This happened to our beautiful little girl and we’re merely looking for a sincere apology, reasonable compensation and proper closure to this traumatic incident. That doesn’t seem too much to ask, is it?” Chan wrote.

The toddler’s mother shared that she already made a police report but was told that the incident was not a criminal offence. 

According to The Straits Times, the National Parks Board said on Wednesday (1 December) that they are investigating the incident. 

Keeping Kids Safe Around Animals

It is natural for kids to be curious about the things around them, including animals they may encounter outdoors. To ensure their safety around animals, here are a few safety tips to keep in mind:

  1. When seeing animals outside, avoid touching or going near them at all times. Many animals aren’t like regular pets and they may come to bite or attack you once you come near them.  
  2. Do not ever try to feed a wild animal. It is better to stay away no matter how harmless they may appear. You never know, they might even have rabies. 
  3. Never bother a pet while it’s eating. Allow your pet to eat on its own without pulling its food or taking its water away.
  4. Avoid going near an animal with its babies. Pets such as cats or dogs are very protective of their babies and will bite to keep you away.
  5. If an animal appears sick or is injured, do not try to pet it. If a pet is feeling ill, it may get very upset and might bite when you try to play with it.

Remember to keep an eye on your little ones while around animals and stay safe!

Partner Stories
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Singapore's Dengue Cases Surpass The 35,000 Mark, Highest Since 2013
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
Typhoon Haiyan relief effort
What parents can learn from the Boston bombings
What parents can learn from the Boston bombings
The brainy bunch - 6 siblings begin college by age 12!
The brainy bunch - 6 siblings begin college by age 12!

Lead image source from Facebook / Kris Chan.

Source: Facebook, The Straits Times, Mothership, Kids Health

ALSO READ:

‘My Baby Wants To Sleep, How?’ Sunday Renovations In HDB Flat Have Man Knocking On Neighbour’s Door

11-Year-Old Boy And Driver Taken To Hospital After Accident Between Mercedes And Vellfire

Peacock Attacks 3YO Girl Near Serangoon Gardens, Leaves Her With A Deep Cut On Her Face

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Ally Villar

  • Home
  • /
  • News
  • /
  • Peacock Attacks 3YO Girl Near Serangoon Gardens, Leaves Her With A Deep Cut On Her Face
Share:
  • Tutor Receives Jail Sentence for Assaulting Students

    Tutor Receives Jail Sentence for Assaulting Students

  • The Impacts of the Recent Roe v Wade Decision on Abortion

    The Impacts of the Recent Roe v Wade Decision on Abortion

  • A Group of Monkeys Snatch Baby While Mum Was Breastfeeding

    A Group of Monkeys Snatch Baby While Mum Was Breastfeeding

app info
get app banner
  • Tutor Receives Jail Sentence for Assaulting Students

    Tutor Receives Jail Sentence for Assaulting Students

  • The Impacts of the Recent Roe v Wade Decision on Abortion

    The Impacts of the Recent Roe v Wade Decision on Abortion

  • A Group of Monkeys Snatch Baby While Mum Was Breastfeeding

    A Group of Monkeys Snatch Baby While Mum Was Breastfeeding

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.