Stray dogs that are gotten council rangers are required to the Manukau Animal Shelter on McLaughlins Road. (File image)
A cops query has actually revealed that a compound that council employees were exposed to through a roaming dog was most likely comparable to pepper spray.
On August 1, hazmat teams reacted to reports of a chemical contamination at the Manukau Animal Shelter in Wiri, however were unable to determine what the substance was.
Two animal control employees were dealt with by St John ambulance staff after revealing indications of an “allergic reaction”.
A representative for cops revealed on Monday that the compound was “likely related” to oleoresin capsicum spray, more frequently referred to as pepper spray or tear gas.
Police have actually not figured out how the dog became covered in the compound more frequently related to self-defence or riot control.
It is illegal in New Zealand to acquire or have pepper spray, as it is categorized as a limited weapon under the Arms Act.
“Police would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public,” the representative said.
Council’s director of regulative services, Craig Hobbs, formerly informed Stuff that 2 animal management officers gathered a “roaming dog” from Puhinui Road in Papatoetoe around 9am.
“While travelling with the dog back to the shelter, the officers starting showing signs of an allergic reaction. It appears the officers were contaminated by an unknown substance associated with the dog.”
The dog, nevertheless, has actually not experienced any unfavorable impacts, Hobbs said.
“Staff handling the dog are taking appropriate precautions,” he said.
Neighbours said they might see numerous fire truck and an ambulance at Auckland Council’s Manukau Animal Shelter on McLaughlins Road in Wiri.
A representative for cops said they had actually reacted to a “chemical-related incident” around 9.45am on Tuesday.
St John said ambulance staff dealt with 2 clients, one in a “moderate” and one in a “minor” condition.
Auckland Council’s animal management group are carrying out day-to-day patrols to attempt and capture the pig which has actually made a mess of a Paremoremo lady’s yard.