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Friday, June 27, 2008
Omaha Pit Bull Attacks March 27th - June 27th, 2008
Omaha, NE - As the City of Omaha remains stunned by the recent, horrific pit bull attack that severed a child's scalp and sent three people to emergency care, DogsBite.org reminds readers that Omaha has had a rash of pit bull attacks in the last 3 months. Of the last four attacks, three involved pit bulls "escaping" their leash.
- June 26, 2008 - Police officer Shawn Leclair suffered bite injury after a pit bull "broke free" from a leash and attacked him. The dog latched onto his arm. The officer shot the dog once killing it, then drove himself -- with his good arm -- to the hospital.
- June 25, 2008 - The most violent attack involves two young mothers with two children in tow on a small wagon. The pit bull "slipped out" of his collar and viciously attacked. The child was left without a scalp and three people were sent to emergency care.
- May 16, 2008 - Cynthia Edwards was walking down a sidewalk when she heard a dog barking. Within moments, she saw the barking pit bull snap its leash and attack her. She suffered wounds to her face, thighs and backside.
- March 27, 2008 - Hopeton Hewett, 75, was attacked on his own property by two loose pit bulls. He was knocked over and dragged by the dogs. He suffered a sprained back and severe bite damage to one arm. The dogs had a history of running loose.
- Since April 24th, 2008 Omaha police have shot at least 5 pit bulls. One pit bull needed six bullets to stop it. Another instance involved a dog logically named Chewy, and yet another involved two pit bulls shot in a public park.
DogsBite.org hopes policymakers in Omaha understand the severe threat pit bulls pose even when the dogs are leashed or caged. Instances of pit bulls climbing 6-foot fences, snapping chains, chewing through wood slats and metal cage hinges to reach their victims are commonplace. It's indisputable that pit bulls cannot be constrained like other breeds.
Related articles:
06/25/08: Omaha Pit Bull Owner is a Horrifying Flashback
06/25/08: Pit Bull in Omaha Attacks 2 Babies and 2 Mothers
05/07/08: Pit Bull Busts Chain, Attacks Boy, Drags into BushesLabels: omaha
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