Lowell dog owner injured while intervening in two-dog mauling at Eagle Park
Two larger dogs mauled a leashed dog at Eagle Park; the owner reported hand injuries while intervening and Lowell Animal Control is investigating.
Incident summary
WHDH reported that Steven Murphy said two larger dogs attacked his leashed dog Parker at Eagle Park in Lowell around 6 a.m. on September 11. Murphy said he was cut on the hands while trying to separate the dogs. Parker was reported barely able to move, with suspected internal bleeding and a puncture wound requiring further veterinary evaluation. Lowell police said the dogs and their owner were gone when officers arrived, and Animal Control was investigating.
Lowell Animal Control was reported to be investigating. The reviewed source did not establish citations, charges, dog custody, owner identity, or a final veterinary outcome.
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WHDH reported the owner’s account that two larger dogs mauled his leashed dog at Eagle Park and that he suffered cuts to his hands while intervening; Lowell police confirmed officers responded around 6 a.m. and Animal Control was investigating.
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