A fatal dog attack incident occurred at a pet hotel and dog training center in Ping Yeung Village, Ta Kwu Ling, Hong Kong. A 33-year-old female manager was suspected to have been attacked while handling a mongrel (local dog) being fostered at the facility. She suffered multiple lacerations and bite wounds and was ultimately pronounced dead. Police stated that preliminary investigations indicate the attack lasted about one minute and are currently investigating whether the incident involved any violations or negligence.
According to a report by "am730," Assistant District Commander (Operations & Crime) of the Hong Kong Border District, Superintendent Chan Kai-tak, briefed the media on Thursday night, stating that police received a report at 4:12 pm on the day in question, stating that a Hong Kong woman was found lying unconscious on the grass outside a house at No. 111, Ping Yeung Village.
Police and ambulance personnel rushed to the scene and found the woman lying on the grass, with a mongrel roaming nearby. Paramedics confirmed the woman was dead after examination.
After reviewing CCTV footage at the scene, police found that around 2 pm, the deceased took the involved mongrel out of the kennel, then proceeded to feed it on the outdoor grass. While preparing to return the dog to its cage, the mongrel, apparently unwilling to go back inside, suddenly launched an attack.
Police stated the dog attack lasted about one minute, and the deceased suffered various lacerations and animal bite marks to her head, jaw, neck, and both arms.
As for the involved mongrel, police said it was a one-year-old male dog, approximately one meter in length. It had been brought to the scene on the 11th of this month by a dog volunteer for fostering, pending adoption arrangements.
It is understood that the scene of the incident is a licensed pet hotel and dog training center, which started operations this January. The deceased was the licensed holder of the center, and she was working alone at the time of the incident. Police have not found any signs of ransacking at the scene.
Currently, the coroner, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), and Labour Department staff are all on-site assisting in the investigation. The involved mongrel has been taken away by the AFCD for further examination and observation.
Chan Kai-tak pointed out that the case is now being handled by the Border District Crime Squad, who will launch a multi-pronged investigation, including looking into any possible violations or negligence, to reconstruct the incident.