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Knittelfeld: Dog after bite attack is supposed to go back to dangerous owners
After a heavy bite attack, a striking dog is said to go back to his owners in Knittelfeld. The decision ensures outrage in the community. What are the background?
Knittelfeld: Dog after bite attack is supposed to go back to dangerous owners
A decision by the authorities in Knittelfeld causes excitement. A dog that has been criticized several times due to conspicuous behavior will soon return to its owners. Many citizens are horrified by this measure, especially after an incident that led to a heavy bite attack last year.
This development raises questions about the security of the residents. Despite the incidents that resulted in a serious attack on a person, the responsible places decided that the dog should not be permanently separated from its owners. Such decisions are often not easy and present authorities with complex challenges.
Incident and reactions
The bite attack in the previous year was deeply used to remember the city. The circumstances of the incident must now be considered in the current debate about the return of the dog. Residents report a feeling of uncertainty, but there is fear that such an incident could be repeated. In view of the repeated abnormalities of the animal, the decision to return the dog seems irresponsible to many.
"We cannot prevent this," said a spokesman for the responsible authority, which has only strengthened the concern of the residents. Citizens feel impaired in their security and demand more information and measures on the part of the authorities to avoid future incidents.
Again and again similar cases are discussed in the media that deal with the return of dangerous animals to their owners. Such decisions can have devastating consequences for residents and focus on the often neglected question of guaranteeing public security.
A comprehensive discussion about the guidelines for handling such cases could lead to the development of better procedures. The authorities are obliged to explain transparently why a return decision was made and to ensure security to the residents.
For further details on this excessive decision and its backgrounds, See the current reporting at www.kleinezeitung.at.