A 79-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by two pit bulls and a boerboel in Verulam, north of Durban, on Monday.
According to private security company Reaction Unit SA (Rusa), the incident took place shortly after the man exited his vehicle and attempted to retrieve mail from cluster postboxes.
Rusa spokesperson Prem Balram said the dogs had escaped from their home a few metres away.
“A passer-by went to the man's aid and threw bricks at the dogs, which ended the attack.
“Neighbours alerted Rusa, requesting assistance for the elderly man, who was lying on the ground and bleeding profusely from his injuries.
“On arrival, paramedics treated the victim for several penetrating wounds before he was transported to a medical facility for further care.
“The owner of the dogs arrived on the scene and could not confirm as to how the pets had exited his property, which was surrounded by a boundary wall,” said Balram.
TimesLIVE
Pensioner mauled in vicious pit bull attack
Image: Supplied
A 79-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by two pit bulls and a boerboel in Verulam, north of Durban, on Monday.
According to private security company Reaction Unit SA (Rusa), the incident took place shortly after the man exited his vehicle and attempted to retrieve mail from cluster postboxes.
Rusa spokesperson Prem Balram said the dogs had escaped from their home a few metres away.
“A passer-by went to the man's aid and threw bricks at the dogs, which ended the attack.
“Neighbours alerted Rusa, requesting assistance for the elderly man, who was lying on the ground and bleeding profusely from his injuries.
“On arrival, paramedics treated the victim for several penetrating wounds before he was transported to a medical facility for further care.
“The owner of the dogs arrived on the scene and could not confirm as to how the pets had exited his property, which was surrounded by a boundary wall,” said Balram.
TimesLIVE
Pit bull euthanised after fatal attack on Port Elizabeth woman
Eastern Cape woman, 64, dies after pit bull attack
Pietermaritzburg toddler attacked by pit bull has died in hospital
Glenwood toddler critical after pit bull attack
Owner of dogs that ripped off man’s arm fails in court bid to escape blame
Pitbulls suspected as dead man with wounds to his face found in PE park
Community outcry after pitbulls turn on young children
Dog attack victim’s struggle for surgery
Domestic help told to get disability grant after attack
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending Now
Latest Videos