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By: Megan Abundis Posted 4:55 PM, Nov 07, 2024 and last updated 11:15 PM, Nov 07, 2024 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man died after being mauled by a pack of dogs in south Kansas City, Missouri, last Saturday, police said. On Saturday, Nov. 2, police responded to the 3200 block of East 80th Street on reports of an animal attack. Police were told multiple dogs were attacking the victim, whose family identified to KSHB 41 News as Chris Culbertson. A second victim contacted police and told them she was also attacked. Culbertson was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, family and police told KSHB 41 News. Angela Culbertson shared photos of her brother, Chris Culbertson, telling KSHB 41 that she wants people to remember him as a happy man who loved his family, his construction work, and living his life. She also shared a surveillance video of him from a camera that picked up the attack on Culbertson. The … [Read more...]
Woman fighting for her life after being attacked by 8 dogs while on a walk
By Paulina Aguilar and Jordan Gartner Published: Jul. 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM EDT PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A Portland mother of two is fighting for her life after she was attacked by a group of dogs. Mytoka Petry was on a walk in the North Portland area earlier this week when eight dogs randomly attacked her. Portland police said the attack happened near a homeless encampment and it turned into a chaotic scene. Two people tried intervening, but they too were injured with one being sent to the hospital with serious injuries. Full Story: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/07/27/woman-fighting-her-life-after-being-attacked-by-8-dogs-while-walk/ … [Read more...]
Dog Bite Attacks Increase in 2017 – Costs $700 Million
Dog Bite Claims Nationwide Increased 2.2 Percent; California, Florida And Pennsylvania Lead Nation In Number of Claims National Dog Bite Prevention Week Is April 8-14 Press Release An analysis of homeowners insurance data by the I.I.I. found that the number of dog bite claims nationwide increased to 18,522 in 2017, compared to 18,122 in 2016 – a 2.2 percent increase. The average cost per claim increased by 11.5 percent. The average cost paid out for dog bite claims was $37,051 in 2017, compared with $33,230 in 2016. Dogs provide millions of people with companionship, happiness and health benefits. But even dogs that are normally docile may bite when they are frightened or when defending their puppies, owners or food. To educate pet owners about how to prevent dog bites The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the United States Postal Service (USPS) and State Farm Insurance are joining together for National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 8 -14). Dog bites … [Read more...]
