Two Upstate deputies bitten by dogs while on duty
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two deputies suffered bite wounds from two, separate dog attacks while on duty, on Friday.
On Friday morning, a deputy with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office was serving a civil paper in Mountain Rest.
The deputy was then bitten on his lower leg by a Rottweiler, from behind. The sheriff's office said that the deputy did not require medical attention.
Another Oconee County deputy was attempting to serve an arrest warrant, early Friday afternoon, in the Townville area.
While attempting to serve the warrant, a Pitbull charged the deputy and bit him on his upper, right arm, the sheriff's office said. The deputy was transported by EMS to the hospital.
'Our deputies face risks every day,' said Sheriff Crenshaw. 'I am thankful that both areexpected to make a full recovery.'
The sheriff's office said Animal Control responded and a further investigation is ongoing.
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