Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says
A young cyclist who died after a suspected canine attack in Hong Kong earlier this month was likely bitten on the neck by several dogs, but government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, the South China Morning Post has learned. The SCMP has learned that the victim was Fairview Park resident Eva Chu, who was found on Pok Wai…
Eva Chu, a 27-year-old woman from Fairview Park, Hong Kong, passed away after a suspected dog attack on September 20. CCTV footage revealed that three dogs chased her while she was riding a shared bicycle near a Drainage Services Department sewage pumping station. Chu suffered lacerations to her head, face, neck, arms, and legs, with the fatal injuries believed to be to her neck and windpipe.
Government forensic pathologists initially concluded that she likely died from neck bites, but determining the exact animals responsible may be impossible. Eight stray dogs were captured in the area, with three microchipped. Authorities are testing the dogs for DNA to identify the victim's attacker, but drawing definitive conclusions from the test results may prove challenging.
One of the microchipped dogs belonged to an animal welfare activist who was charged with improper control and an expired license. The activist, Kent Luk Ka-chit, stated that the dog in question was gentle and could only walk slowly.
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