A woman in Central Australia was injured recently when she was the victim of a vicious dog attack while attempting to help out another. The victim suffered puncture wounds to her shoulders and upper body, and the incident underscores a growing problem of dog attacks in that region, ABC News reports.The attack began when the woman came across a canine that had its head stuck in an fence. As she attempted to free the animal, investigators say three other dogs began to attack. Police officers had to put down at least one of the dogs, and a local vet says that there may have to be stricter laws when it comes to controlling potentially aggressive animals.
"What we need is community negotiated by-laws [and] some restrictions on dog numbers that are accepted by the community that can then be enforced," vet Ted Donelan told the news source.
Those who live in the area of a potentially vicious dog may want to take a step toward protecting themselves by purchasing animal repellent or pepper spray. The device can be used from a distance of up to 10 feet away. The victim suffered puncture wounds to her shoulders and upper body, and the incident underscores a growing problem of dog attacks in that region, ABC News reports.
