A local man, out for a run, Iván, risked his life to rescue them, sustaining serious injuries in the process. Without warning, a large Malinois, a powerful breed often used in police and military work, appeared unleashed and without its owner nearby. Within seconds, the out-of-control dog turned its attention to Sasha, pulling him off his bike and biting his hands, back, and legs. Four people were injured: the two children (Marta and Sasha), Tatyana, and Iván. It could have been my own kids.”Local dog shelter AAA has had a surge of Belgian Malinois in the last year.