{
  "id": 12797807,
  "title": "Farmer devastated after dog attack leaves 40 lambs dead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/farmer-devastated-after-dog-attack-leaves-40-lambs-dead",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T05:23:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/forty-lambs-killed-dog-attack-porongorup-farm-wa/107242156"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A WA farmer is dealing with devastating losses after suspected dog attacks killed up to 80 of his sheep over the past five months. Brad Cluett, who farms in Porongurup, 385 kilometers southeast of Perth, said the brutal attacks have left him with both financial and emotional pain. The worst incident in May claimed the lives of 40 lambs and 10 ewes, severely impacting his already thin flock. Cluett believes the attacks were carried out by a domesticated dog due to the nature of the injuries. Neighboring properties have also reported similar incidents involving injured emus and young alpacas. The emotional and financial toll on the farmer is immense, as he struggles to keep a close eye on his livestock and prevent future attacks. While dog attacks are a concern statewide, WA Farmers president Steve McGuire emphasizes that they are a localized issue affecting areas where farmland and towns intersect.",
  "summary": "West Australian farmer Brad Cluett says a series of dog attacks have seen 80 sheep from his flock either killed or euthanised, and he wants action taken.",
  "key_points": [
    "WA farmer Brad Cluett suffers 80 sheep losses to suspected dog attacks.",
    "May attack killed 40 lambs and 10 ewes, crippling thin flock.",
    "Dog attacks impact WA farmers, especially near farmland-town intersections."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The series of attacks exacerbates the financial and emotional strain on the farmer, who now faces an even greater challenge in rebuilding his flock and safeguarding his livestock.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}