Stefan Bradley
2 individuals have actually been required to health center after an unprovoked dog attack in Sale simply after midnight on Sunday left both with injuries.
The Herald Sun reports that emergency situation services, consisting of Sale Police, went to a Sale property after a dog had actually bit 2 individuals in their 40s, a man and a female.
The ambulance took the lady, who was seriously hurt however in a steady condition, to West Sale Airport. She was then flown to Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Her bite injury was on the lower leg.
The man had small injuries and was dealt with at Sale Hospital.
In a declaration, a Wellington Shire Council representative said the dog was removed.
“Wellington Shire Council attended a Sale property on Sunday morning after learning about a serious dog attack from Victoria Police,” the representative said.
“Two members of the household were hurt; the fight postured no threat to the more comprehensive neighborhood.
“The dog in question was surrendered to Council by its owners and has been euthanised humanely in line with normal process following a dangerous dog attack.”
Council likewise offered stats on dog attacks. They reveal a decrease in reported attacks from 63 the previous year to 49 over the previous 12 months.
Reports (last 12 months):
- Serious dog attack reports: 11 (3 on an individual, 4 on a cat/dog, 4 on animals);
- Non-severe attack reports: 33 (12 on an individual, 18 on a cat/dog, 3 on animals);
- Dog rush: 5 (no contact on an individual)
Outcomes:
- Serious attacks – 5 prosecutions, 4 no problem from victim, 2 dogs not situated.
- Non-severe attack – 9 fines, 18 no problem from victim, 1 main alerting released, 2 no proof to continue, 3 dogs not situated.
- Rush – 3 fined, 2 main cautions released.
