Quantcast
Channel: Media Releases
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 4345

Police, Animal Control Officers, investigating vicious dog attack on woman and her dog

$
0
0
The Edmonton Police Service and Animal Control Officers are investigating a vicious attack by several dogs on a woman and her small dog, which occurred earlier this morning in downtown Edmonton.

It was reported that a 54-year-old woman was walking her small dog down an alley near 112 Avenue and 101 Street at approximately 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, when she was suddenly surrounded and attacked by a pack of several medium to large-sized dogs.

A nearby male resident heard the victim’s screams and ran to her aid. The dogs then allegedly turned on the Good Samaritan, who took refuge on the roof of a nearby parked vehicle. Once the dogs retreated, the resident ran home and retrieved his vehicle, before rushing to the woman’s aid. The resident was reportedly able to get the victim and her dog into his vehicle and back to his home safely, where police were contacted.

Paramedics treated the woman on scene for multiple bite wounds to her body, before she was transported to hospital.  She is currently in serious, but stable condition. 

Animal Control Officers also responded and apprehended the dogs believed to be involved in the attack, at a nearby home. 

Police are working with Animal Control in their investigation to determine whether charges will be laid.


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 4345

Trending Articles