‘Miracle Baby’ Heals After Attack By Two Pit Bulls

A Washington, D.C. baby’s recovery Two pit bull attacks on him late last year shocked hospital workers.

Derica Souder, the child’s mother, said that her seven-month-old son, Semaj, had his skull fractured and his heart stopped after the dogs’ attack in November 2022. Fox 5 reports that doctors told her it was unlikely that the child would survive.

“His nose also broke,” Souder claimed. “His bottom eyelid is pushed in. He has bites all through his legs, back, arms and stomach. His ear was also detached, so they had to stitch it back together.”

Souder claimed that Semaj was allowed Although the baby was discharged from hospital within a month, there are still many appointments for neurology and plastic surgery ahead. According to the Daily Star

She stated that Semaj has made such a remarkable improvement in hospital staff, and noted that everyone wants to see Semaj, even at the point where they arrive for appointments.

Souder stated that the pair should meet up at appointments whenever possible. “everybody runs in his room and they be like, ‘Is this the miracle baby? Oh my gosh, that’s the miracle baby!”

Semaj’s caregiver reportedly left the baby with her daughter, and both children were attacked by the pit bulls. Souder said she didn’t know the child would be near the animals, and it is unclear what happened prior to the attack.

Fox 5 reported the caregiver was the one who owned the dogs responsible for the attack. The Daily Mail however, also reported the same. reported that the caregiver’s boyfriend owned the dogs.

Souder mentioned that Semaj can sometimes have trouble sleeping and wake up shouting. He also suffered brain damage from the mauling, she said.

“I just pray and keep it in God’s hands,” Souder claimed.

According to D.C. police, no one was arrested. Both pit bulls were however put down. 

GoFundMe page It was established to support the family. They have raised over $13,000 from their $5,000 goal. 

An article published by People in November, a D.C. police spokesperson said another woman was also critically hurt in the mauling, who members of the family told Fox 5 was the daughter of the dogs’ owner. 

Families are also calling for legislation to stop such attacks.