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Fulton Animal Services Issues Warning Following Rottweiler Attack

"We... are asking citizens to be cautious and under no circumstances approach these animals if they encounter them.'

HISTORIC SOUTH ATLANTA — The Fulton County Animal Services division has issued a warning about two Rottweilers that attacked two people near 55 McDonough Blvd.

The incident occurred on the baseball field at Carver High School.

“At this time, the dogs have not been captured and our Animal Control Officers will be setting traps in order to capture the animals,” Lara Hudson, executive director of Fulton County Animal Services, said in a statement.

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“We are also patrolling the area and are asking citizens to be cautious and under no circumstances approach these animals if they encounter them.”

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The dogs were last seen to be headed towards Pryor Street and the Villages at Carver YMCA area.

The victims of the attack are currently receiving medical attention at Grady Memorial Hospital.

 


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