MARYLAND -- The Wicomico Humane Society has taken over an investigation involving a pit bull attack.
Lt. Tim Robinson of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office said the incident took place at approximately 10 p.m. on the 1000 block of Marine Road on Thursday.
When deputies arrived to the home they discovered a woman, who was later identified as the owner of the pit bulls, had been attacked by the dogs after trying to prevent two of them from fighting.
An animal control officer was later called in to help assist the deputies and was also attacked by one of the dogs.
The dog owner was treated at Peninsula Regional Medical Center for injuries while the animal control officer was treated at the scene.
Of the five dogs, two were taken to the Wicomico Humane Society, two were euthanized and another dog was killed after being attacked by one of the other dogs.
It is unknown whether the owner of the dogs will face any charges as calls made to the Wicomico Humane Society Friday evening were not returned.
(Delmarva Now - March 2, 2013)
