Woman, child hospitalised in 'vicious' Clare dog attack
A woman and child were taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog in Co Clare last weekend, in what was described as an "extremely vicious" attack.
Two individuals, a woman in her 50s and a child, were hospitalized following a vicious attack by a dog in County Clare last weekend. The incident occurred near O'Brien's Bridge on Saturday morning. The dog, described as extremely vicious, was subsequently put down by authorities. Local Clare County Dog Warden, Frankie Coote, was alerted to the situation via a call from the Gardaí.
Upon arrival, Coote witnessed the dog threatening the woman before it attacked the child as well. The woman was rushed to the hospital and remains in serious condition, while the child was treated for injuries that required stitches. Coote emphasized that the dog's behavior was exceptionally savage for a sheepdog and expressed disbelief at the severity of the attack. He noted that this was among the most dangerous dogs he had encountered throughout his career.
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