Four people have been rushed to hospital after a vicious dog attack in Queensland, including one man who received a ‘significant open wound’ to his forearm.
A 31-year-old man was treated by paramedics where he was mauled, on Grothe Street, Morayfield 50km north of Brisbane, at 11am on Thursday before being rushed to hospital.
Queensland Ambulance Service said in a statement he was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition.
It is understood the dog involved was a Staffy-cross mixed breed, which is a popular choice as a family pet.
Four people have been rushed to hospital after a vicious dog attack in Queensland, including one man who received a ‘significant open wound’ to his forearm. Pictured: a stock image of an angry dog
Four people were mauled by a dog on Grothe Street in Morayfield, north of Brisbane on Thursday, with one suffering a serious ‘open wound’ to his forearm
A woman, 41, was taken to Caboolture Hospital suffering punctures and abrasions from the same attack.
A man, 25, and a woman, 21, were also taken to Caboolture Hospital after the incident.
The Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed in a statement that four people were injured at a single location and all transported to hospital in ‘stable conditions’.
Four patients were transported to hospital, all in stable conditions, following a dog bite incident on Grothe Street at 11.23am. This included: – A man in his 30s with significant arm wounds to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital – A woman in her 40s suffered puncture wounds and abrasions, transported to Caboolture Hospital – A man and a woman, both in their 20s suffered abrasions and were transported to Caboolture Hospital.
The dog was seized by animal control officers from Moreton Bay Council and is expected to be impounded.
A spokeswoman for Moreton Bay Council told that the Queensland Ambulance Service reported the incident this morning and that it has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to dangerous dogs.
‘Our thoughts go out to those who have been impacted,’ the statement said.
‘The dog is not known to Council. Council officers will seize the animal that will be held at the pound subject to further investigation.
‘Council promotes responsible pet ownership and educates pet owners to support the safety and wellbeing of our community.’
A dog attack victim who was treated in Morayfield for a serious bite to his arm was taken on Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital (pictured) on Thursday morning