Dogs to be euthanased after man's death in suspected attack
Dogs suspected of mauling a man to death at a distinctive large home in south-west Sydney will be euthanased, after also injuring a council worker.
Five dogs suspected of fatally attacking a man in Sydney's south-west will be euthanised following the incident. The dogs also injured a council worker who was attempting to remove them from the scene. The Campbelltown City mayor described the event as "tragic", extending condolences to the victim's family. The dogs, initially believed to be involved in the fatal mauling, will be placed in an animal shelter for euthanasia.
The location, informally known as Saturn's Rings, became a crime scene when the 23-year-old man's body was discovered on Wednesday. Police are investigating whether the man was an intruder and are probing the reasons behind his presence at the rural property. Campbelltown City Council rangers and investigators attended the site on Friday morning, where they moved five dogs to vehicles for transport to the pound.
A 53-year-old man was treated for a minor hand injury at the scene. Under NSW law, dog owners face certain protections if their pets attack trespassers or provoked animals, but other liabilities may still apply. The owner of the home, built by Polish immigrant Stefan Dzwonnik, remains unknown. The property, initially named Universal Power House, has become a local curiosity due to its distinctive design and panoramic views.
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