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Dog Seized After Riviera Beach Street Attack Injures 3

Police say the animal bolted from an open garage before Animal Care and Control took custody.

Overview

  • Police report a pit bull ran out of an open garage on Via Hacienda and attacked a man and two women walking on the street.
  • Home surveillance video captured the encounter as neighbors called 911, and witnesses said the struggle lasted about a minute.
  • All three victims were taken to a hospital with bite wounds and abrasions, and authorities said the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
  • Animal Care and Control removed the dog from the owner, and officials will determine the animal’s disposition.
  • A police spokesperson warned the outcome could have been worse, while the owner identified the 1-year-old dog as Enzo and expressed hope for its return.