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Spalding County officials say escaped Rottweiler injured teen and bystander
A 13-year-old was flown to a hospital after a dog attack Wednesday near Griffin; a young man who stepped in was also hurt. The dog, which officials say escaped a fenced area, is in Animal Control custody.
A 13-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital after a dog attack Wednesday in unincorporated Spalding County, and a young man who intervened was also injured, county officials said.
Emergency personnel and Animal Control officers responded near Parham and Anglin roads. The girl was transported by Wellstar AirCare. Officials had not confirmed the nature or severity of her injuries as of Wednesday evening.
The young man was taken to a hospital with injuries reported as minor. Officials did not release his age.
Based on information available to the county, the dog was an owned Rottweiler that had gotten out of its fenced area. Spalding County Animal Control took custody of the dog.
County officials said they were gathering information about the circumstances and urged the public to respect the families’ privacy and avoid speculation. No further details were immediately available.