Livingston County man found fatally injured with Mastiff mix attacking him
Animal Control deputies said they found the 68-year-old owner in a cattle pasture while his Mastiff mix was actively biting him.
Incident summary
Livingston County Animal Control deputies arrived to serve a court notice connected to an earlier serious attack involving the same dog. Deputies found the 68-year-old homeowner in a cattle pasture with the Mastiff mix actively biting his body. He was pronounced dead at the scene with injuries officials said were consistent with a dog attack. Deputies killed the dog because it remained aggressive toward the victim and responders.
The sheriff’s office said foul play was not suspected. The dog was killed on scene so responders could attempt medical aid. The initial official release said cause and manner of death were pending autopsy.
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The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said Animal Control deputies found a 68-year-old homeowner with his Mastiff-mix dog actively biting his body; he had fatal injuries consistent with a dog attack and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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- Livingston County man killed by his dog in cattle pasture; officials say they found dog biting himLocal television reporting citing Livingston County authorities · 2023-08-03
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