Overview
- Emergency crews responded to reports of a dog attack on Timor Road and found a 55-year-old man with serious injuries who died at the scene after the incident on Sunday.
- Orana Mid Western Police officers euthanised the animal at the property; the dog was described as medium to large in size and its breed has not been confirmed.
- Police will prepare a report for the NSW coroner and treat the matter as an active investigation while authorities establish the precise circumstances.
- Warrumbungle Shire Council has offered condolences and had earlier urged residents to report aggressive or roaming dogs under its duties in the NSW Companion Animals Act.
- The case may lead to closer local enforcement of dog controls and serves as a reminder of legal penalties under the act, which can reach fines of up to $22,000 for attacks that cause serious injury or death.