21-05-2025
Man dies after being attacked by his own dog in upstate NY
A man who was attacked by his own dog at his home has died, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Emergency responders were called to a residence on Kendall Road in Riga, New York, around 8:20 p.m. Monday, when it was reported that a man was attacked by his dog, said sheriff's spokesman Deputy Brendan Hurley.
Richard L. Dambrowski, 46, suffered "significant physical trauma" to his face and neck from the encounter, which occurred inside the house, Hurley said.
Dambrowski was pronounced dead at the scene, Hurley said.
The Humane Society of Greater Rochester's humane law enforcement team responded to the home and euthanized the dog, an American pit bull terrier, Hurley said.
According to his obituary, Dambrowski was an avid photographer and loved air shows. He was survived by his mother, sisters and other relatives, according to his obituary.
"Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Dambrowski," Hurley said.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Richard Dambrowski killed by his own dog in upstate NY
