KZN VIP Emergency Services confirms that its emergency medical teams responded to multiple urgent requests for assistance following a serious dog attack on Rockford Drive, Phoenix, on Tuesday evening.
Upon arrival, KZN VIP teams established that a homeowner had been attacked and mauled by a pet pitbull while interacting with family members. The victim sustained severe injuries and was reported to be in a critical condition. Due to the seriousness of the injuries, the victim was urgently transported to a medical facility by neighbours prior to emergency services arriving on scene.
A second individual also sustained injuries while attempting to free the victim from the dog. It is further alleged that this is the second such incident at the residence, following a previous attack involving an elderly family member.
Reports indicate that the family had previously sought assistance regarding the dog following the earlier incident but were unsuccessful in securing intervention.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical Services treated one injured person on scene and facilitated transport to hospital for further medical care. All relevant emergency services were in attendance, and the incident has been noted for further investigation by the appropriate authorities.
KZN VIP Emergency Services urges the public to report dangerous animals and escalating risks timeously to the relevant authorities to prevent further harm.
KZN VIP Emergency Services
24-Hour Control Centre: 031 502 3456
Emergency WhatsApp: 067 712 7976
Email: [email protected]
