A man who was assaulted by dogs at a homeless camp in the Juniper Ridge location passed away of his injuries Wednesday early morning, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies were called out to the location referred to as “Dirt World” at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday.
The constable’s workplace said deputies discovered the victim, Joseph Taylor Keeton, had actually lost a great deal of blood after the attack. Deputies used a tourniquet, started CPR and utilized a defibrillator. Keeton was required to St. Charles in Bend by paramedics.
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Keeton was later caught his injuries and was noticable departed.
During the examination, deputies figured out that as numerous as 3 Pitbull/Bull Mastiff mix dogs might have been accountable. The constable’s workplace said the owner helped in assembling the dogs and is complying in the examination.
Authorities think both the dog owner and victim were residing in Dirt World at the time of the attack.
Wednesday was the very first day the constable’s workplace committed a full-time deputy to patrol the location of Juniper Ridge and China Hat. DCSO says Wednesday early morning’s occurrence was not in direct relation to the recently stationed officer.
Detectives continue to examine the occurrence.
