Dog bites tree removal worker during property dispute, Bellingham WA
A dispute at a property near Emerald Lake Way escalated when a dog bit a tree removal worker, causing bleeding. The property owner blocked the area with a vehicle, obstructing access for the company, which wanted the vehicle moved. No police units were available in the area at the time.
Audio|Source: Whatcom County Sheriff, Bellingham and Western Washington University Police
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Transcript:
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We had a civil problem called in near Emerald Lake Way.
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Originally it was a roof crew taking down a tree.
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The original caller was saying they shouldn't have been there and he was confronting them.
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Second caller was the people who owned the tree company removal.
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They were saying that the original caller was blocking the area.
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Now we're getting that tree company removal owner calling back saying apparently one of the employees was bit by a dog and is bleeding and they want to remove the original owner's vehicle.
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The vehicle is now blocking all parties. You have no available units in the area.
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Location mentioned:
Emerald Lake Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
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