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Three people were injured in two separate dog related incidents over the weekend.

 

In both attacks the dogs were family owned pets, according to officials with the Orange County Emergency Services District No. 1.

 

One of the attacks occurred on Evangelina Drive in Orange County in which a person was attacked by the family dog. The victim sustained severe dog bites and was transported in critical condition by Allegiance Mobile Health. The dog was taken by Orange County Sheriff’s Office Livestock Deputy. OCESD No. 1 responded to the incident. 

 

The second incident occurred in Vidor. 

Vidor Police received a call of a woman screaming at approximately 5:24 p.m Saturday.  Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of West Park while in route it was determined there was an active dog attack in progress inside the residence, according to VPD. 

 

Upon arrival officers heard a woman in the yard, later determined to be a resident, screaming for help. As officers neared the open side door of the residence, they heard and saw a male inside the residence yelling for help as the dog was latched on his upper arm. At this time, one officer discharged his weapon, striking and killing the dog.

 

First aid was rendered to both victims until the arrival of Acadian Ambulance Service and Orange County ESD No. 1. The male was transported in serious condition to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. The woman was transported in non-life-threatening status to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.

 

The dog involved in the attack was the victim’s dog and resided at the residence.