Hide and Seek Turns Sour Family Dog Attacks Two in Woodchurch Home

A family game turned dangerous when their dog attacked a man and woman. Police subdued the dog, planning humane euthanasia.

Hide and Seek Turns Sour Family Dog Attacks Two in Woodchurch Home
Hide and Seek Turns Sour Family Dog Attacks Two in Woodchurch Home

Police went to a Woodchurch house Saturday night. The call came just before midnight. They learned a dog attacked a man and a woman.

The attack occurred on Sunflower Close. The family’s dog turned violent during a game where kids were playing hide and seek. The dog bit the man. Police arrived quickly.

Officers found the dog hurting the woman. Thankfully, three kids were inside the house, and police moved them to safety. They put the kids in another room.

The dog became agitated during the game. Police subdued the dog and now plan humane euthanasia. Authorities are trying to find out the dog’s breed.

The dog attack injured two people badly, but their injuries are not life-threatening. Neighbors heard screams during the attack; one thought it was a fox.

Another neighbor heard a dog scream then barking, and then many police cars showed up. People watched from their windows, according to neighbors. It was around midnight.

Police said the dog growled during hide and seek. The man tried to move the dog, which then attacked him. The woman tried to stop it too, so the dog attacked her also.

Police stated the dog was dangerously out of control. Officers bravely faced the situation and stopped the dog from hurting others. They kept the children safe.

The police contained and removed the dog; this prevented more serious injuries. Ambulance services helped the injured people and then took them to the hospital.

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