Hawaii island authorities are examining the death of a man who was apparently assaulted by 4 dogs in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates neighborhood today.
The Hawaii Police Department said it reacted to the occurrence at around 9 a.m. in the 92-2000 block of Outrigger Drive. Officers observed the victim, who police think to be a man in his 70s, lying unconscious on the roadway.
A witness who resides in the location examined a turmoil outside, HPD said, and “saw the victim being attacked in the roadway by four large dogs.”
The witness chased after the dogs away and called very first responders to the scene. The victim was dealt with at the scene and transferred to the Kona Community Hospital, where he passed away. He was transferred to the Kau Hospital, where his death was noticable.
HPD said that the dogs’ owners, who likewise reside in the location, were not at the scene at the time of the attack however have actually been gotten in touch with. They have actually given up all 4 dogs and a litter of 10 puppies to the Hawaii County Animal Control and Protection Agency.
Police said that they are likewise examining claims that the dogs are strays.
Police are examining the occurrence as an irresponsible failure to manage an unsafe dog case. The failure to take sensible steps to avoid an unprovoked dog attack that leads to major injury or death is a felony criminal offense. The dog owners might deal with a fine of approximately $25,000, ten years in jail, restitution and euthanasia of the dogs.
The man’s identity is being kept till positive recognition is made and near relative is gotten in touch with. An autopsy will be carried out to identify his precise cause of death.
Police are asking those with details about the occurrence to contact Area II Criminal Investigation Section Detective Donovan Kohara at 808-960-3118 or through email at [email protected].
Tipsters who choose to stay confidential can call the CrimeStoppers number at 808-961-8300 and might be qualified for a benefit of approximately $1,000.
