Woman, Child Hospitalised in 'Vicious' Clare Dog Attack
A sheepdog was put down after injuring a woman and a child, and gardaí say the attack may have been fatal without intervention.
- Last Saturday, a woman in her 50s and a young boy were hospitalized after a dog attacked them in Briensbridge, County Clare. Garda are investigating the incident.
- Garda responded after receiving reports of the attack and faced an aggressive dog at the scene. They urgently contacted Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote for immediate assistance.
- Coote described the animal as "unbelievably savage," noting the woman sustained serious injuries while the boy required "a few stitches." He sedated the dog to secure the scene.
- The dog was put down following the attack, while the child was discharged after treatment. The woman remained hospitalized with more serious injuries.
- Coote stressed that 99% of sheepdogs are trained working animals, emphasizing this was an exceptional incident. Ongoing investigations have renewed discussions about responsible pet ownership and public safety.
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