In Texas, dogs attacked an elderly couple: the man died, the woman was in critical condition.

On February 24 in Texas, a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured as a result of an attack by two dogs. Writes about it ABC News.

Photo: IStock

According to police, the owner of the dog faces criminal liability.

The incident occurred around 13:45 local time in a residential area of ​​San Antonio.

An 81-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman who were visiting friends in the area were attacked by two dogs from a neighbor's house after getting out of their car, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

According to San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood, the couple were injured in the attack and taken to a local hospital. The man died from his injuries, and the woman is still in critical condition.

On the subject: Florida woman dies after fighting an alligator that tried to steal her dog

Authorities said their relative was also bitten in the arm by the dog, and the fire captain was bitten in the leg. The victims were taken to the hospital and remain under medical supervision.

According to Hood, when the rescuers arrived, the dogs actively attacked the couple, who fought off the animals with picks and pipe poles.

“A terrible scene — terrible for the people who lived through it, and, again, terrible for our rescuers who became part of it,” Hood said.

Christian Alexander Moreno, 31, was later arrested in connection with the attack and charged with assault by a dangerous dog resulting in death and with a charge of bodily harm to an elderly person.

According to Shannon Sims, director of the San Antonio Animal Services, two dogs suspected of being involved in the attack and a third from the same home that was not tethered and off the property have been taken into custody.

The three dogs, American Staffordshire Terriers, were euthanized on the evening of February 24, authorities said.

Over the past two years, police have come to the house several times to respond to calls, including other cases of bites, officials said.

You may be interested in: top New York news, stories of our immigrants and helpful tips about life in the Big Apple - read it all on ForumDaily New York

Authorities said at least two dogs involved in the fatal attack were involved in biting incidents that resulted in moderate to minor injuries in September 2021 and January 2023. The dogs passed the required quarantine, and the persons involved refused to apply for the recognition of dogs as dangerous.

In November 2022, police also responded to a dog-related call during which an officer told the owner that the dogs should be kept in the yard.

Neighbors called the animal shelter, among other things, to report badly cared for dogs, Sims said.

Read also on ForumDaily:

Hurricanes, heatwaves and floods: which US cities are most vulnerable to climate change

Short people live longer than tall people: the reasons for this will surprise you

Pyramid with an eye on a dollar bill: what does this symbol mean and is it associated with the Masons

Fast and Efficient: How to Search for a Job Online in 2023

Do you want more important and interesting news about life in the USA and immigration to America? — support us donate! Also subscribe to our page Facebook. Select the “Priority in display” option and read us first. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our РєР ° РЅР ° Р »РІ Telegram  and Instagram- there is a lot of interesting things there. And join thousands of readers ForumDaily New York — there you will find a lot of interesting and positive information about life in the metropolis.