Woman Mauled At Central Florida Dog Show
Witnesses Saw Woman Dragged By Ankle
POSTED: Monday, March 26, 2007
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MELBOURNE, Fla. -- Animal control agents took a large Akita into custody after it attacked a woman at a dog show in Melbourne.The dog attacked Marie Larry-Tatman, 70, injuring her left ankle. Witnesses told police the adult dog began dragging the woman before several men pulled the animal away.Capt. Bob Brown, spokesman for Brevard County Animal Services, said the reason for the attack was not immediately clear."It's an odd occurrence," Brown told Florida Today. "This breed is not known for the propensity to bite, but it's obviously an animal. That's the bottom line. Everyone has to make sure they are aware of that."The Akita was not one of the nearly 200 dogs competing in the Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay competition. Police said the dog's owner, Sally Jaffe, was given several citations by animal control agents, including one for a bite causing injury.A Brevard animal control spokesman said the dog will be the subject of a dangerous-dog hearing in 10 days.The victim was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center, where officials said she was listed in good condition.
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