A 28yearold English woman, a professional dog walker, was attacked to death by a group of eight mixedbreed dogs she was walking on Thursday (12th).
The attack came after one of the animals bit another passing professional walker, leading to “packing” behavior among the others. [de lobos]’ according to local authorities.
The woman was found alive by two horse trainers driving through the town, a large green area of the city. “This picture will haunt me for a long time,” one of them told the British newspaper The Sun.
However, paramedics who were called to the scene could not save her and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the eight dogs which are not banned breeds in the country have been captured and are being held in kennels while investigations continue.
The first woman to be attacked has no connection to the one who died, police say. She’s in the hospital, but she’s fine.
It is a tragic incident where a young woman sadly lost her life. Our thoughts remain with his family and friends and the family have asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.”
Josephine Horner, Detective Inspector, during a press conference
“Specialist teams conducted forensic work at the site, which has now been completed and the area is open to the public again. Officers will remain in the area to reassure residents,” he said.
Area used by pedestrians
Richard Bream, who runs Mardens Kennels nearby, told the PA news agency he had never heard of a dog attack in the area before.
“This particular area, View Point, is an area where professional dog walkers will show up in their vans and walk the dogs,” he said. “I’ve always noticed that some of these dog walkers bring five or six at a time, but they shouldn’t be doing that.”
Colin Tennant, of the Canine and Feline Behavior Association, told The Sun that an “adrenaline rush” among the dogs may have sparked the attack.
“The high energy of a combat situation can direct more aggression back into close combat. The dog walker may have lost control and been attacked,” he said.
When energy builds in such a situation, fights can break out between packs, and dogs can bite anyone even trying to help.”
Colin Tennant of the Canine and Feline Behavior Association