Unleashed 60kg dog runs amok, fatally mauls poodle, bichon frise in Hong Kong
A large unleashed dog has fatally mauled two smaller pets in separate attacks within 20 minutes in Hong Kong, but authorities have yet to determine whether it is microchipped, as the animal remains too “aggressive” to handle. Police on Monday said the first attack occurred at 3pm near the taxi rank at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long, where a 58‑year‑old man was walking his brown miniature…
In Hong Kong, a large unleashed dog fatally attacked two smaller pets within a 20-minute span. On Monday afternoon, a 58-year-old man was walking his brown miniature poodle, weighing 5kg, near the taxi rank at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long when the aggressive 60kg dog attacked it. The poodle was rushed to a veterinary clinic but sadly passed away.
Approximately 20 minutes later, the same large dog attacked again near Lolli Park at Yoho Mix mall, this time fatally mauling a four-year-old bichon frise, also weighing 5kg. Distressing footage shows the owner collapsing in grief as passers-by attempted to intervene. Police reviewed CCTV footage, confirming the dog had been roaming without a handler.
The dog was captured and taken to the New Territories North animal management centre. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) found the animal had a valid microchip and dog license. An investigation will be conducted by the AFCD, and prosecution will be pursued if sufficient evidence is found. The incident has prompted calls for improved education on dog owner responsibility.
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