HK woman, 33, dies after being mauled by 30kg dog at animal shelter she ran
The dog had been brought in for adoption.
A 33-year-old woman, Wong Cho-yee, died after being fatally mauled by a 30kg dog at an animal shelter she managed in Hong Kong. The incident occurred on August 21st at the shelter in Ping Yeung Village, Ta Kwu Ling. CCTV footage showed the attack taking place around 2pm when Wong, a one-year-old dog brought to the shelter for adoption, refused to enter a cage and instead turned on her.
The dog was among six others in the shelter, all caged at the time. Wong, the only person working at the shelter at the time, suffered severe injuries including lacerations on her head, jaw, neck, and arms, along with bite marks. She was the licensed person-in-charge of the shelter. The dog involved will be taken away by the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for observation.
Wong was known for her love of dogs, often volunteering to help stray ones. She had sponsored five elderly dogs for adoption, appealing for public assistance. She held a pet first aid certificate and was studying pet nutrition courses.
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