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3 injured in dog attack in northwest Calgary

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3 people injured in northwest Calgary dog attack
Three people were injured in a dog attack in northwest Calgary on Nov. 7. As Cami Kepke reports, a woman in her 40s was seriously hurt. Photos courtesy of Postmedia – Nov 8, 2019

One person was taken to hospital and two others were also injured after a dog attack in northwest Calgary on Thursday.

According to EMS, paramedics were called to the scene in the 0-100 block of Panamount Heights at about 11:30 a.m.

A woman in her 40s was taken to the Foothills Medical Centre with multiple, serious, soft-tissue injuries, EMS said. They said the woman taken to hospital was in stable, non-life-threatening condition.

A man in his 60s and a woman in her 40s were also attacked and both had minor, soft-tissue injuries.

According to the City of Calgary, the dog was seized and is in the care of Animal Services.

A man is seen loading a dog into an Animal Services truck after it reportedly attacked three people in Calgary. Courtesy: Postmedia
A man with injuries is seen after a dog reportedly attacked three people in Calgary. Courtesty: Postmedia

The owners are cooperating with the investigation, according to the city. Bylaw officers are gathering statements and awaiting medical updates as part of their investigation.

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The dog will be quarantined for 10 days and have a behavioural assessment before officials determine next steps, the city said.

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