Electric Crew Saves Woman from Pit Bull Attack
A Joplin woman who was attacked by pit bulls was rescued by a nearby electric crew, reports a Joplin Globe article. On April 13, the woman was walking her female Yorkshire terrier in her neighborhood. Two pit bulls escaped from their enclosure in her neighborhood and ran straight towards the terrier, attempting to bite her. The woman crouched to protect her dog and was attacked by one of the dogs. During the Missouri dog attack, she remembered seeing an Empire District Electric Company crew working nearby. She started screaming.
A lineman elevated in a bucket heard the screams and yelled the victim’s location to workers on the ground. The workers raced towards the victim. One of the workers stuck his hand, which was covered in work gloves, into the pit bull’s mouth to try to get it to let go of the woman. They finally removed the attacking dog from the woman and then secured both pit bulls. The terrier was unharmed. However, the pit bull broke the woman’s finger. Her finger required stitches. A bite on her arm also required stitches.
The crew involved in the rescue all received awards for their bravery. The pit bulls are under quarantine, and a judge will determine what happens to the dogs.
If you have been bitten by a dog in Missouri, it’s important to contact an experienced St. Louis dog bite injury attorney as quickly as possible. Many different factors are involved in determining whether the dog owner is legally liable for your injuries. If the owner is liable for your injuries, you may be able to recover for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Contact an experienced Missouri dog bite lawsuit attorney today at Page Law by calling 314-322-8515.
