Dog Attack West of Melbourne Injures Four People
In a troubling incident on Thursday night, four individuals sustained serious injuries due to a dog attack west of Melbourne. The event unfolded at a residence on James Cook Drive in Melton West, with police confirming the dog involved was a family pet.
Details of the Dog Attack
The attack occurred during a domestic argument, as revealed by a spokesperson for Victoria Police. All victims experienced significant, yet not life-threatening, dog bites, necessitating medical intervention.
Injuries and Medical Response
Emergency services responded to the scene after being alerted around 10:30 PM by Ambulance Victoria. The following details summarize the conditions of the injured:
- Male in his late teens: Suffered lower-body injuries, transported to Sunshine Hospital in serious but stable condition.
- Female in her late teens: Experienced injuries from lower-body to mid-body, also taken to Sunshine Hospital.
- Woman in her 30s: Admitted to Royal Melbourne Hospital with serious injuries to her lower to mid-body.
- Man in his 20s: Treated for mid-body injuries and transported to Footscray Hospital in stable condition.
Aftermath of the Incident
Following the attack, a council ranger seized the dog involved. A second dog at the same location was also taken. The family confirmed both dogs have since been euthanized.
Witness Accounts
Nearby residents, Ravinder Kaur and Paul Sandhu, recounted the incident’s chaos. They reported hearing “very loud screams” and expressed their concerns for those involved. Kaur described the terror experienced by a nearby NDIS participant, who was frightened by the screams.
Sandhu observed numerous emergency vehicles responding to the emergency. “I think I saw at least three ambulances come in, separately,” he noted. “We feared the worst,” he added, wishing a swift recovery for the victims.
Statistics on Dog Attacks
A recent report from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit (VISU) indicates a significant rise in dog bite incidents. Data highlights include:
- Total emergency dog bite presentations rose from 3,583 in 2019/20 to 4,882 in 2023/24.
- An average of 94 individuals presented weekly to emergency departments for dog bite injuries this year.
- Approximately 40% of those bitten were later admitted to hospitals.
- Body areas most affected included the wrist or hand (40%) and the head region (20%).
Official Responses
In light of this incident, a representative from the City of Melton stated that a ranger attended the property upon Victoria Police’s request. They mentioned that further details would remain confidential as investigations continue.
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