One man was fatally mauled by his three dogs while another was injured in an incident at a San Diego park, and the dogs were euthanized, the San Diego Humane Society said.
The man suffered serious injuries after being attacked by his three XL thugs on Friday and later died at a hospital, Humane Society spokeswoman Nina Thompson said in a statement. statement. The victim has not been publicly identified.
“Our hearts and deepest condolences go out to the victim’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Thompson said.
The second victim suffered “serious bite injuries” while trying to help the first victim and is currently recovering, the Humane Society said in a statement. statement.
The Society said its officers responded to a call from the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) shortly after noon on December 13 requesting help with a dog attack at the Mesa Viking Neighborhood Park in the Mira Mesa neighborhood.
Humane Society and SDPD officers worked together to locate two dogs that fled after the attack and confiscated the third dog, which had been secured in a vehicle, the statement said.
The three dogs were detained and subjected to mandatory quarantine protocols for bites.
The Humane Society said cnn It had obtained video footage showing the victim walking the dogs to the park approximately two hours before the organization received the call for assistance from the SDPD.
A co-owner gave the three dogs to the San Diego Humane Society, telling them they were purchased as “XL bully breeds.” The organization said the decision was made to euthanize all three dogs.
Humane Society records show no history of dog-related incidents.
Rabies testing will be performed as part of the standard protocol.
“This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” Thompson told CNN. “We are fully committed to conducting a thorough and careful review of this incident in collaboration with our law enforcement partners.”
bullies
In the United States, American Pit Bulls are subject to legal restrictions that vary by state. XL thugs are considered a variant of the standard American bully, according to the National Kennel Club. XL bullies are generally taller than standard bullies, but share the same very muscular body type.
In 2023 reportThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that an average of 43 people in the United States died from dog bites and attacks each year between 2011 and 2021.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
