79-year-old man hospitalized after reported dog attack in Waldorf

A Sept. 3 emergency response in the Briarwood Drive area sent a 79-year-old man to Charles Regional Medical Center after a reported large-dog attack.

Hospitalized / nonfatalBreed: not reportedWaldorf, MD
Date2026-09-03 · Around 9:18 a.m. EDT
LocationBriarwood Drive area in Waldorf; exact property not pinned
Victim(s)79-year-old man
Dogs involved1 dog reported
Injury severityHospitalized; reported injuries to the face and both legs
Breed attributionNot reportedThe BayNet described the animal only as a large dog. No breed was reported, and BiteDB does not infer breed from size or appearance.
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Emergency crews were called to the Briarwood Drive area of Waldorf at about 9:18 a.m. on Sept. 3 for a reported animal bite. The BayNet reported that a 79-year-old man had been attacked by a large dog and had injuries to his face and both legs. EMS and animal control were requested, but the dog was no longer visible when crews arrived. The man was transported by ambulance to Charles Regional Medical Center. The public report did not establish the dog’s breed, ownership, whether it was later located, or the precise medical severity of the injuries.

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79-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Reported Dog Attack In WaldorfThe BayNet local breaking-news / emergency-response reporting · Published 2026-09-03 · Accessed 2026-09-03

The BayNet reported a Sept. 3 emergency response in Waldorf involving a 79-year-old man, a reported large-dog attack, injuries to the face and both legs, and ambulance transport to Charles Regional Medical Center.

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    Breed is recorded only at the provenance level shown above. Missing injury details, dog history, ownership facts or circumstances remain unknown unless a reliable source establishes them. This record may be updated as police, animal-control, medical, court or follow-up reporting becomes available.