Animals - Bites to the hand and arm: Man injured by a loose dog
A 32-year-old man has been bitten and seriously injured by a stray dog in Wasbek in the Rendsburg-Eckernförder district. The man was out walking with his wife and two children on the edge of a wooded area in mid-December. Suddenly, a black loose dog ran towards the children, the police said on Friday. The man stood protectively in front of his children and was bitten several times on the hand and forearm.
The dog then disappeared - it was not wearing a harness or collar. The 32-year-old was taken to hospital. It has not yet been possible to identify the dog's owner. The police are asking for information about a black dog with a white spot on its chest.
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The local authorities in Schleswig-Holstein are urging residents to keep their pets under control following the incident, as incidents of animal bites can lead to emergencies. The woman at the local pet store advised keeping children and pets separated during feeding times to prevent any accidents. In the aftermath of the incident, the police are advising parents to teach their children about safer interactions with unfamiliar animals.
Source: www.stern.de