Young man who survived dog attack and lost both arms says: 'Death is not the end, but a beginning.'

In March 2025, 19-year-old Greiber Eduardo Berrio fought for his life after a brutal dog attack. He suffered more than 150 bites, resulting in the loss of both his arms and ears.

Four months later, many of which were spent in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), she shared her story of recovery with Noticias Caracol and appealed to district authorities, as she maintains that her case could have been avoided.

"Death is not the end, but a beginning, because beyond the physical, there is the spiritual," the young man said.

After losing both of his arms, Eduardo learned to use his feet and legs to organize his room and send text messages. However, he has begun a new recovery process and requires prosthetics for his upper limbs, more than 100 therapies, and treatment for his scars.

Despite the adversity, his courage is admirable. Petdy Vegas, his mother, said he is a very motivated person who inspires them daily.

Furthermore, in an interview with 'Noticias Caracol,' the young man spoke of his desire to move forward. He even revealed that he wants to study and become a journalist.

Eduardo's case is a reflection of a problem that has affected many citizens: packs of dogs roaming the city. Therefore, responsible pet ownership is key.

"It was painful. If we're talking about the physical attack, it was. Let's take action and not wait for the worst to happen before taking action ," the young man said.

In fact, since 2016, the Ombudsman's Office has warned about this problem and revealed that two dog attacks are recorded every hour in Bogotá.

Additionally, the dogs that attacked Eduardo did have owners. Ana María Hinestrosa, deputy director of Civic Culture at the Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare, told 'Noticias Caracol' that authorities have already identified the owner and transferred the dogs to the Institute's Animal Care Unit.

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