All articles tagged with #mauling
A tiger handler, Ryan Easley, was fatally mauled at Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Oklahoma, highlighting the dangers of human-wildlife interactions and raising calls from PETA to retire wild animals to sanctuaries. Easley was remembered as a passionate advocate for wildlife, especially big cats.
An Alaska mother of three was severely mauled and dragged 150 feet by a brown bear while jogging near her home, sustaining serious injuries and undergoing surgery, but she is currently stable and on the road to recovery.
A woman in Portsmouth, Virginia, was fatally mauled by three pit bulls, prompting a statement from the police chief expressing condolences to the victim's family and acknowledging previous interactions with the animals. Neighbors reported previous incidents involving the dogs, and the CDC noted an increase in dog attack fatalities in 2021 compared to 2020, with women being the majority of victims.
A woman died after being mauled by three pit bulls in Portsmouth, Virginia. The incident occurred at a home on Atlanta Avenue, and the dogs are now in custody. Police have not filed any charges and the case is currently labeled as a death investigation. The victim's identity has not been released, and the police chief urged residents to refrain from trespassing or interacting with animals without permission. The community is urged to keep their animals secure to prevent future incidents.
A 35-year-old man in Compton, California, who may have been breeding pit bulls, was found mauled to death in a backyard where he was feeding the dogs. His girlfriend discovered his body in a kennel area and alerted authorities. Investigators found 13 dogs, including eight puppies, in the yard, and the animals were turned over to county animal control officials.
Harold Phillips, a father of six, has tragically passed away days after being mauled by three dogs in Detroit. The dogs had escaped while he was walking from a bus stop and he was rushed to the hospital, where his right arm was amputated above the elbow. The dogs' owner confirmed that they had been involved in previous bite cases, including one with a child, and the dogs have since been euthanized. Phillips' family has expressed their gratitude for the support received and has retained legal representation.
A dog in Boulder attacked its owner, leaving him in critical condition, prompting neighbors and police to intervene. Despite attempts to subdue the dog with a Taser and knives, the animal continued its attack, leading an officer to fatally shoot it. The owner, now in stable condition, was aided by officers who applied tourniquets. The Boulder Police Department defended the officer's actions, stating that the dog posed a life-threatening risk to the victim and nearby community members. The dog was euthanized due to the severity of its injuries, and further investigation is being conducted to determine the cause of the attack.
A 63-year-old woman in Taylorsville, Utah, has died after being mauled by her son's pack of pit bulls. The attack occurred in her backyard, and she managed to call the police while still under attack. Officers used pepper spray to reach her and she was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but one of her legs had to be amputated. The woman died in the hospital, and the female dog involved was fatally shot by an officer. The remaining dogs were captured, and the incident is under investigation with no charges filed yet.
The leader of a pack of dingoes that attacked a jogger on a beach in Australia has been euthanised by wildlife authorities. The jogger, Sarah Peet, was attacked by three or four dingoes on K'gari (Fraser Island), and witnesses reported that the pack forced her into the surf. Tourists Shane and Sarah Moffat intervened and managed to scare off the pack leader, saving Peet's life. This incident follows a series of dingo attacks on humans, prompting increased patrols in the area. Authorities attribute the increasing fearlessness of dingoes to tourists who feed or encourage them for photos.
An Arizona man, Steven Jackson, was mauled to death by a black bear in an unprovoked attack while drinking coffee on his property. Neighbors tried to deter the bear, but it refused to let go until one local fired his rifle and killed the bear. Officials are puzzled about what caused the attack, as there was nothing on the site that would have provoked it. Black bear attacks are highly rare in Arizona, with only one other known fatal attack in 2011.
The pitbull mix involved in the mauling of a Portland chef in April was captured by Animal Control with the help of Portland police and impounded through an existing warrant. The dog was supposed to be quarantined for 10 days following the incident but was stolen by its owner, who now has until the end of May to appeal the "dangerous dog" designation and a notice of suspension of ownership. Bubbie is also suspected in another attack on a dog in February.
A man was fatally attacked by pit bulls behind his Brooklyn Center home. The victim's wife called 911 after finding her husband unresponsive in their backyard. Police arrived and found the man had been mauled to death by two pit bulls. The dogs were later captured by animal control and are currently being held. The incident is under investigation.