A brutal dog attack in southwest Miami-Dade has led to a man being hospitalized and two dogs killed by deputies, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred near Southwest 172nd Avenue and Southwest 160th Street, where deputies were already present, responding to a previous robbery report.
When the deputies heard screams and a commotion coming from the back of the residence, they discovered an individual being savagely attacked by a pair of "large, vicious" dogs, as reported by NBC Miami. An initial attempt to subdue the animals using an electronic control device was unsuccessful; the dogs resumed their attack, prompting the deputies to use their service weapons.
According to CBS News Miami, both animals were shot and killed in the confrontation. The deputies then provided first aid, applying a tourniquet to the man's arm before he was airlifted to a hospital. His condition is said to be stable, and he is expected to make a recovery. The report added details about the household where the incident happened, noting that it was home to several large dogs and small livestock, though no other animals were harmed.
Neighbor Kristina Rubio expressed her longstanding concern about aggressive dogs in the area, mentioning her encounters with them at night and past incidents where her small livestock were killed. "I can just write a report, there's nothing we can do. So it had to lead, for this to happen. This is crazy," Rubio told CBS News Miami, reflecting her frustration over the response to her previous reports to law enforcement.
The breed of the dogs involved in the attack has not been disclosed by authorities, and it remains unclear whether these dogs were the same ones Rubio had issues with. The owner of the dogs is believed to be the man who was attacked. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has stated that its internal affairs team is now leading the investigation into this incident.
