A Man in His 50s Praying at a Temple Bitten by a Hunting Dog

Female believer in her 50s attacked by a guard dog / Photo by Busan Police Agency

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] A man in his 50s was bitten by a hunting dog at a temple.

According to Busanjin Police Station on the 23rd, a report was received that around 9:05 a.m. that day, Mr. A, a man in his 50s, was bitten by a hunting dog at a temple in Beomcheon-dong, Busanjin-gu.

Mr. A was reportedly bitten multiple times on his arm and leg by the hunting dog that suddenly rushed in while he was bowing inside the temple.

The dog was raised at a nearby house close to the temple and, at the time of the incident, was not wearing a muzzle or leash. It bit Mr. A while passing by with its owner, Mr. B, a man in his 50s.

The police stated that they have booked Mr. B, the owner of the hunting dog, on charges of negligence causing injury and are investigating the case.

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