Pitbull attack in Offenburg: Police are looking for a fleeting dog owner!

A 60-year-old was bitten by a pit bull in Offenburg. The police are looking for the dog's owner.
A 60-year-old was bitten by a pit bull in Offenburg. The police are looking for the dog's owner. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Pitbull attack in Offenburg: Police are looking for a fleeting dog owner!

Offenburg, Deutschland - in Offenburg, Baden-Württemberg, a 60-year-old man was attacked by a pit bull. The incident occurred when the dog bit him in his thigh. The dog owner removed from the scene. The police have now initiated a search for witnesses who could provide valuable information about the owner's identity. This incident not only raises questions about the responsibility of dog owners, but also reminds of a similar incident that took place in Freiburg in May when a four -year -old boy was slightly injured by a dog on the face. According to ZVW

The responsibility of the owner

dog owners and animal keepers have the legal responsibility for the behavior of their animals. This applies in particular to incidents in which third parties are violated. According to the applicable laws, the owner can be held responsible for injuries caused by his dog, both civil and criminal. Possible charges can include dangerous or negligent bodily harm. A negligent bodily harm, which often occurs in cases of dog bites, can be punished with up to 3 years of imprisonment if the injured party has a criminal complaint, such as anwalt.de executed.

incident with fatal consequences

In connection with aggressive dogs, there have also been more serious incidents in the past. In another case, the police had to intervene in Offenburg in July 2019 when a pit bull terrier got out of control. The 8 -year -old dog had previously killed a cat and showed aggressive behaviors towards the officials. In order to prevent another risk, the police decided to shoot the dog. The dog owner suffered bite and scratch injuries and was brought to a clinic for treatment. Fortunately, the officials and uninvolved witnesses remained unharmed, as Stadtanzeiger Ortenau reported.

These incidents and the associated legal consequences show that security in dealing with dogs is of crucial importance. Dogs are legally considered "things", which means that keepers are liable for their animals' actions, especially when there are injuries. A linen compulsion can be rated as an indication of a breach of diligence of the owner and could play a role in legal disputes.

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