Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Teen hospitalized after dog attack in Bradenton

FLORIDA -- A teenager was hospitalized Christmas Eve after deputies said he was attacked by two dogs in Bradenton.

According to reports, the 13-year-old boy was riding his bicycle on Morning Glory Way at 4 p.m. when he was attacked by two Australian Shepherds.

Roy Levin, 67, tried to help the boy, but he was also attacked by the dogs.

The teenager and Levin were both injured in the attacks.  The teenager's injuries were severe enough that he had to be taken to the hospital for treatment.

Animal services has taken custody of the animals.

(baynews9.com - Dec 25, 2012)