San Francisco Dog Attack
Adult Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries Following San Francisco Dog Attack
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The attack occurred on Larkin Street between Eddy and Turk streets, just north of San Francisco City Hall.
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Video posted to the Citizen app appeared to show a large, light-brown pit bull-type dog unleashed, with blood on its face, while a bystander tried to keep it away from the injured woman.
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Police used a snare pole to restrain and lead the dog away while first responders treated the victim in the street.
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Police asked witnesses to call 415-575-4444 or send a text tip to TIP411 beginning with “SFPD.”
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The San Francisco Chronicle reported that dog bites have been rising in the city and that San Francisco recently appointed a new judge to oversee its “dog court” after a year without hearings and with unresolved cases.
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a pit bull attack Tuesday morning in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, according to KTVU. Police arrived around 9:20 a.m. on Larkin Street between Eddy and Turk streets, separated the victim from the large dog, and provided emergency care before paramedics rushed her to the hospital. Animal Care and Control took the dog into custody, which officials later reported was deceased.
Dramatic Scene on Tenderloin Street
Video posted to the Citizen app showed a light-brown pit bull unleashed with blood on its face as a bystander attempted to keep the dog away from the injured woman, according to KTVU. Police used a snare pole to restrain and lead the dog away while first responders treated the victim lying in the street. The circumstances surrounding the dog's death remain unclear.
Rising Dog Bite Cases in San Francisco
Dog bites have been increasing across San Francisco, according to SF Chronicle. The city recently appointed a new judge to oversee its specialized "dog court" after a year without hearings and with numerous unresolved cases piling up in the system.
Investigation Underway, Victim Identity Withheld
Authorities have not publicly identified the victim or the dog's owner as the investigation continues. Police are asking anyone with information about the attack to call 415-575-4444 or send a text tip to TIP411 beginning with "SFPD." The case highlights ongoing safety concerns in the Tenderloin area.
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