WARNING: Graphic imagery below
The city of White Rock is investigating after a senior was attacked while trying to protect her dog.
The city claims the ‘vicious’ attack, which took place on Aug. 20, involved a pit bull.
City officials say White Rock RCMP arrived on the scene to find the victim being transported to Peace Arch Hospital.
The victim, a woman in her 70s, told police that the pit bull suddenly appeared from a nearby property and attacked her dog. This is when the victim covered her small dog, trying to protect it from the pit bull.
The victim sustained serious injuries to her hand. She was taken to the hospital for treatment. Her small dog also sustained injuries and was taken to a veterinary hospital.
Both the victim and her dog are recovering at home, but the victim claims the dog has to be taken back to the vet today as it’s still bleeding and in pain.
The city says it is considering taking serious action against the owner of the pit bull as well as the dog itself, which the city’s bylaw enforcement officers have deemed to be aggressive.
WARNING: Graphic image of the injury sustained by the victim of the dog attack
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