Pit bull attacks owner causing severe hand injury, Republic MO
A person was attacked by their own pit bull near South Sherman Avenue and sustained severe hand injuries. The person locked themselves in the bathroom while their spouse tried to control the dog. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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1728. I see you an animal call.
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It's priority 2 near South Sherman Avenue.
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C. 29.
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Caller was attacked by a pit bull.
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The owner's hand is severely injured.
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221. Go ahead.
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Caller locked themselves in the bathroom; the dog is theirs.
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Caller's spouse is trying to control the dog.
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221. Go ahead and send responders to this call.
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By the way.
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I'm clear. Near South Sherman Avenue.
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Are you showing 525 primary on this call? In the area of Grant Beach, affirmative.
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I'm clear you can log in the case.
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I'm not sure if it's related to the other calls we've gotten.
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I have 502 primary.
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I'm clear. Okay, Sam.
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I'm clear.
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Medical emergency, Republic Rescue 1 at near South Sherman Avenue.
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Location mentioned:
S Sherman Ave, Republic, MO 65738
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