Two Yorkshire Terriers Mauled to Death by Saint Bernards

The owners of the two leashed Yorkshire Terriers were also slightly injured in the attacks by the large dogs, as the police reported on Tuesday. There were conflicting reports on whether the Saint Bernards had broken free or were deliberately let off the leash.

Dog Owner and Her Mother Also Injured in Attacks

The two women from Graz - a 61-year-old and her 85-year-old mother - were out for a walk around 1:00 PM near the golf course in Thal near Graz. Suddenly, two Saint Bernards ran past them from behind. Their owner, a 66-year-old woman from Graz, unsuccessfully tried to call her two dogs back.

The woman and her mother tried to protectively stand in front of their two small dogs. One of the large animals jumped at the 85-year-old with full force, causing her to fall and injure her hand. The owner of the Saint Bernards also unsuccessfully tried to pull her dogs away from the two terriers. A 63-year-old passerby intervened and alerted the emergency services. Ultimately in vain, one of the terriers died on the spot, the other on the way to the veterinary clinic.

Suspicion of Negligent Bodily Harm

Subsequently, the Saint Bernards were able to be leashed again. Since then, investigations have been ongoing on suspicion of negligent bodily harm. The 85-year-old was treated at UKH Graz, and her daughter suffered a minor bite injury to her hand.

(APA/Red)

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