News outlets in California were told that two dogs were taken into custody after a man was killed in his backyard.
At about 10:30 p.m., deputies were called to a home in Lancaster because someone said there was a “vicious animal.” Wednesday, July 11; Saturday, July 12; and Sunday, July 13.
Police found two dogs biting a man in the garden of the house.
KABC said that a cop shot one of the dogs in the leg to get it to leave. There was no information known about the dog’s health.
Officials say the guy died at the hospital after being taken there. Four dogs were taken away from the home by Los Angeles animal control police.
In an effort to find out more, McClatchy News asked the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department but did not hear back.
The drive from Los Angeles to Lancaster is about 70 miles (110 km).
What to know about dog attacks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that dog bites can hurt, hurt people, and spread germs that can make you sick. “Almost one in five people who get bitten by a dog need medical help.”
Every year, dogs bite more than 4.5 million people in the U.S., and the CDC says that almost 800,000 of those people need medical care.
Any dog can bite if they are scared, get tense, or just want to be alone. The CDC said you should never get close to a dog that looks scared or angry.
If a dog you don’t know comes up to you, police say you should:
- Don’t move or say anything.
- Do not look the dog in the eyes.
- Do not freak out or make a lot of noise. Do not run.
- Use a strong voice to say “no” or “go home.” Face the dog with the side of your body facing it.
- Raise your hands slowly to your neck and slowly move your hands back away.
