A Mira Mesa man was fatally attacked by his three dogs at a neighborhood park on Friday. The authorities have confirmed that the tragic incident took place at a children's park in Mira Mesa, San Diego.
According to the SDPD, two men were injured in this incident. Police reached the Mira Mesa children's park after a witness called 911 and informed them a man was being mauled by three dogs when another person tried to help and got severely injured. Upon arrival, police officers had to use taser to stop the dogs from attacking. Both the victims were taken to a nearby hospital, where the owner was pronounced dead.
Are XL bully dogs banned in the U.S.?
Known for their muscular stature and huge size, the American XL bullies have become the topic of much debate during recent years after cases of attacks being reported across various countries. The XL bully dogs do not require a license to own in the U.S. However, their legality varies from state to state. For instance, there is no restriction on owning these dogs in the District of Columbia, but the XL bullies are banned in Maryland's Prince George's County.
In the recent incident in Mira Mesa, two out of three dogs were immediately captured, while the third one got away, leading to a temporary lockdown at a nearby elementary school. The third dog was later recovered from the owner's house.
San Diego police Sergeant Matthew Hone stated, "The officer was able to break up the dogs. They fled, and the injured male was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries."
The second victim remains unknown, but it was believed that the injuries were not fatal. The sister of the owner confirmed his death at the hospital. As per NBC 7 reports, Nina Thompson, of the humane society informed:
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"All three dogs are now in our care for mandatory bite quarantine."
This tragic incident in Mira Mesa has sparked debates regarding owning XL bully dogs as some people began questioning the safety of fellow human beings and children. In some countries, strict regulations have been ordered regarding the ownership of this dog breed. For example, in the United Kingdom, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had implemented strict laws on owning XL bully dogs after multiple reports of attacks. Restrictions have been imposed across England, Wales, and Scotland, where it is illegal to own XL bully dogs without a certificate of exemption. The same law is likely to be in effect in Ireland from February 1, 2025.
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