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CBS News
6 hours ago
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- CBS News
911 call released after Broward Animal Control worker seriously injured by dog
Police have released a 911 call on Friday after a Broward Animal Control worker was attacked by a dog in Fort Lauderdale. In the 911 call, the woman screams and begs for the dispatcher to send help immediately. At one point, you hear the dog growling as they wrestle to get it off the animal control officer. The woman told the dispatcher her son got the dog off the animal control officer and was lying on top of it so it wouldn't get loose. Authorities confirmed Friday the woman is expected to survive.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Mother Moose Attacks Colorado Man and His 2 Dogs While Protecting Calves
A Colorado couple lost their dog after the canine was trampled by a moose while outdoors The pet was euthanized due to the injuries it sustained Moose are the second largest land animal on the continent and can reach up to six feet at their shouldersA Colorado couple's dog had to be euthanized after it was stomped on by a mother moose who was protecting her two calves. The incident happened on the evening of Monday, May 26, on private property in Teller County near Woodland Park, KRDO, KOAA and Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed. A man, whose name has not publicly been released, was reportedly attempting to take his dogs inside when the attack happened. As the mother moose barreled toward him, he hid under a nearby vehicle. Unfortunately, his canine companions were trampled. One was euthanized due to the injuries it sustained, while the other is still recovering. Just one day before the encounter, a moose charged the man's wife, but she made it into their home before being injured. 'This incident is a reminder of why we warn everyone to respect wildlife and give them their space,' said Travis Sauder, CPW Assistant Area Wildlife Manager. 'We know Colorado residents love their dogs. But it's important to understand that moose see dogs as predators and react in defense of themselves and their young.' He continued, 'This cow moose was exhibiting classic protective behavior of its calves. Be sure to give wildlife extra space, especially when they are raising their young. And it is always best to keep dogs on leashes or in a fenced area to reduce the chances of an incident with wildlife.' CPW estimates around 3,600 moose to be currently living in Colorado, compared to 2,250 in 2013. Approximately two weeks before the moose attack that led to the death of the Teller County family's dog, resident Paul Whitfield had his own close encounter with one of the animals at Manitou Lake. 'I went, 'That's a really tall horse,'' he said in an on-camera interview with KRDO. 'And it occurred to me that that's a moose.' He was fishing when the young moose came into his territory. 'I thought, 'I don't have anywhere to go,'' Whitfield said, calling himself lucky that the close call was just with a calf as the mothers can be 'protective' and "aggressive." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Moose - called elk outside of North America - are the second largest land animal on the continent and Colorado's largest big game animal," per CPW. The animals can grow up to 9 1⁄2 feet long, be six feet tall at the shoulder, and weigh more than 1,000 pounds. CPW spokesperson Joey Livingston shared some tips on how humans and wildlife can coexist. "Generally, this first week of June is when we start seeing the baby deer on the ground," he said. "And the deer will still defend their young, just like the moose this moose did. And so if you let your dogs outside, try to go outside first and make sure there's no deer, no fawns in the area." Read the original article on People
CTV News
20 hours ago
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- CTV News
Dog put down following Victoria deer attack
Vancouver Watch A Vancouver Island woman is sharing a warning after her dog was attacked by a deer in B.C.'s capital.
CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Broward Animal Control officer injured in dog attack, expected to survive, FLPD confirms
A Broward County Animal Control officer remains hospitalized with serious injuries following a dog attack Thursday evening in Fort Lauderdale. Authorities confirmed Friday the woman is expected to survive. Officer respond to dog incident The attack occurred around 7 p.m. in the 700 block of Southwest 14th Terrace, according to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Officers responded after receiving a call about the incident. Police confirmed the injured woman is an Animal Control Officer with Broward County Animal Care. FLPD said the first officer arrived at the scene three minutes after the call was dispatched over police radio. The woman, who has not been identified, was found with severe injuries and was transported by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue to Broward Health Medical Center. Witnesses tried to help, dog injured Police said witnesses attempted to intervene during the attack. As a result, the dog was also injured. CBS News Miami captured video of a large brown dog with its face covered in blood as it was taken away by animal control. No criminal investigation at this time FLPD stated that, based on preliminary information, there will not be a criminal investigation at this time. However, they emphasized that this is subject to change if new information emerges. The incident has been thoroughly documented and Broward County Animal Care will serve as the lead agency on the case. 911 calls and report to be released Police confirmed that the incident report and 911 calls will be made available as soon as they are ready for release.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Boy, 4, has cheek ‘ripped off' after being savaged by two dogs who escaped neighbour's house in horror attack
A FOUR-year-old child has been left with injuries "like something out of a horror film" after he was savaged by a dog. Amanda Holmes' son Antonio Quinn was at his friend's house on May 26 when he was suddenly attacked by a Pocket Bully. 5 5 He had been standing just outside the front door when he was attacked by the dog and was saved by a family friend who managed to pull the creature off. The terrified youngster managed to run away from the dog, but he was left covered in blood and had injuries to both of his cheeks, underneath his chin and his right thigh. Antonio was then rushed to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where he underwent a three-hour operation to stitch his wounds. Amanda, 34, said: "It was the worst thing ever, it was horrible. It was so scary. "I couldn't believe my son's face was like that, it was like something out of a horror film." Amanda says that Antonio went to his neighbour's house to quickly grab a drink, when he was suddenly attacked by the animal. The youngster then ran back to his house in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire before being rushed to hospital and put in theatre for three hours. Amanda, a mum-of-three said: "I heard a scream - you know your child's cry. "Antonio was then at the front door, he had blood all over his face and his cheeks were hanging off his face. "I was screaming, asking what's happened and then I rang the ambulance. The dangerous dog attack capital nestled in the Welsh valleys "Luckily, the dog didn't remove any skin - they just ripped it. "They've managed to put it all back together, they've done a really good job with him." Despite Antonio's injuries, he seems to be doing well, she added. She said: "I thought that bringing him home from the hospital, when we've got a dog, might be an obstacle for him but he's been absolutely fine. "The dog knows that he's been injured so she hasn't left his side. "Antonio is doing okay, you can tell that he's shocked by it. "He's still in a lot of pain but he's doing well." A Lancashire Police spokesperson confirmed that the Pocket Bully and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was also at the scene, have been seized. They said: "We're appealing for information and footage after a child suffered a dog bite in Oswaldtwistle. "We were called at shortly after 1.30pm on Monday 26th May following reports that a child had been bitten by a dog on Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle. "The child, a four-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with injuries to his leg and face. "Thankfully, those injuries are not life threatening. "Two dogs have been seized by police - a Staffordshire Bull Terrier type and a Pocket Bully Type and the dog owner has been identified and will be spoken to in due course." 5 5
