Angus baby reunited with air ambulance crew who saved his life after dog attack
A four-month-old baby, who was attacked by a family dog in Angus, has been reunited with the air ambulance crew that helped save his life.
James Davidson suffered head and neck injuries in the incident at his family’s countryside home in Glen Esk back in December.
He and his parents - Morven and Derek - travelled to Perth Airport to thank the crew in an emotional reunion.
They said “the expertise and fast actions” of the Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance team saved their infant son’s life.
James has now made a full recovery following a series of operations and three days in the High Dependency Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
He was attacked by one of the family's dogs as he lay in his pram while his mother kennelled them following a walk.
"I just looked away for a minute and when I heard him cry out I turned to see our little terrier on the pram," said Morven.
“The dog jumped down as soon as I shouted but one look at James told me he was badly injured.”
Air ambulance teams arrived at the family’s countryside home and assessed the injured infant.
SCAA paramedic Darren O’Brien said: “Baby James suffered extensive injuries to his head and neck in the attack, including a punctured windpipe.
"Getting him quickly to theatre was crucial and we alerted the surgical team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to the infant's injuries, ensuring they were ready to act as soon as we got there.
"As paramedics, you try not to invest emotionally in your patients but it's extremely difficult when a wee one's involved.
"And James was touch and go.
"To see him alert and healthy and happy is what makes this job worthwhile and we're so touched that the family has come to visit.
“We're really humbled and it means a huge amount to us all.
“It's a very special day - getting a cuddle from a real wee fighter. It's awesome.”
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