A 47-year-old man was mauled to death by two cattle dogs in Bloemhof, North West, on Monday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Capt Aafje Botma said the incident happened at about 4pm at a house in Dorp Street.
“Initial investigation indicates that the man was walking in the street when the dogs allegedly escaped through a hole in the fence of their yard and attacked him. The dogs bit him on his throat and he died on the scene,” Botma said.
She said police were busy with the investigation and awaiting the post mortem results.
The dogs were removed by the Kimberley SPCA.
TimesLIVE
Man killed in dog attack in Bloemhof
Image: PAUL FLEET/123RF
A 47-year-old man was mauled to death by two cattle dogs in Bloemhof, North West, on Monday afternoon.
Police spokesperson Capt Aafje Botma said the incident happened at about 4pm at a house in Dorp Street.
“Initial investigation indicates that the man was walking in the street when the dogs allegedly escaped through a hole in the fence of their yard and attacked him. The dogs bit him on his throat and he died on the scene,” Botma said.
She said police were busy with the investigation and awaiting the post mortem results.
The dogs were removed by the Kimberley SPCA.
TimesLIVE
Owner of rottweilers which mauled woman to death reluctant to surrender 'pets'
Durban security officer bitten by snake as reptile sightings increase during heatwave
WATCH | Tiger eyewitness says they live in fear after scaring missing animal with flashlights
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
Related articles
Latest Videos