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Dog bite on the cross-country ski trail: cross-country skiers injured in Berwang and in the hospital!
A 56-year-old cross-country skier was bitten on the calf by a loose dog in Berwang and taken to hospital. The dog owner is displayed.
Dog bite on the cross-country ski trail: cross-country skiers injured in Berwang and in the hospital!
A shocking incident occurred on Saturday morning in Berwang (Reutte district) when a 56-year-old cross-country skier was bitten on the left calf by a free-running dog. According to police, the athlete was on a cross-country ski trail shortly after 10 a.m. when the animal ran towards him without warning. Despite his attempts to protect himself with his sticks, the dog managed to injure him. The 37-year-old dog owner was only able to intervene and get his animal under control after the bite Austrian News reported.
After the incident, the injured person received first aid on site and was then transported by ambulance to the hospital in Reutte. The situation has serious legal consequences for the dog's owner, who will be reported over the incident, according to reports Allgäu newspaper.
Painful attack
The incident raises questions about the responsibility of dog owners, especially when their animals are off-leash. The injured cross-country skier had to deal with a painful injury, while the pet owner, who only intervened after the incident, now faces legal consequences. The police have started an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the attack.