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Stray dogs that are gotten council rangers are required to the Manukau Animal Shelter on McLaughlins Road. (File image)
An authorities query has actually revealed that a compound that council employees were exposed to by means of 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 not able to identify what the compound was.
Two animal control employees were dealt with by St John ambulance staff after revealing indications of an “allergic reaction”.
A representative for authorities 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 identified how the dog became covered in the compound more frequently related to self-defence or riot control.
It is prohibited in New Zealand to buy or have pepper spray, as it is categorized as a limited weapon under the Arms Act.
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The public are not allowed to have pepper spray. (File image)
“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 a number of fire truck and an ambulance at Auckland Council’s Manukau Animal Shelter on McLaughlins Road in Wiri.
A representative for authorities 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.
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