Family Dog Bites Three Adults in Norwalk Attack
NORWALK, Calif. (Dec. 16, 2024) – Two men and one woman were attacked by a family dog Sunday night on Crossdale Avenue in Norwalk.
The attack occurred at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16th in the 14100 block of Crossdale Avenue, according to the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station.
The dog attack involved a dog described as a pit bull, police said. One of the victims reportedly stabbed the dog three or four times and the people suffered minor to moderate injuries. Two people were transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Meanwhile, the dog was removed from the home by the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority.
Dog Bite Attacks in California
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Every day, roughly one thousand people are treated at hospitals in the United States for dog bite injuries or attacks. Our state ranks second in the country for the number of injuries and deaths due to vicious dog attacks. Overall, nationwide there are roughly 4.5 million dog attacks annually.
Also, in 2020, U.S. homeowners insurance policies paid victims of dog attacks some $854 million in liability claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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