"Let Me Raise Them" Calls Flood In Opposing Euthanasia of Abandoned Dogs in Namyangju

50s Woman Killed by Abandoned Dog
"Is It Really Necessary to Kill?" Flood of Inquiry Calls

A large dog that attacked and killed a woman in her 50s in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. Photo by Namyangju Fire Station

[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Juhee] There has been an outpouring of civil complaints opposing the euthanasia of a large abandoned dog that attacked and killed a woman in her 50s on a hillside in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province.

According to Namyangju City on the 26th, citizens claiming to be dog owners have been calling the authorities, saying "Euthanasia should not be done" and "Please allow me to keep the dog."

On online communities and social networking services (SNS), posts opposing euthanasia have also appeared, such as "The person who irresponsibly abandoned the dog is also responsible," and "Is it really necessary to kill the dog?"

On the other hand, there are also many who argue that the dog that caused a person's death should not be kept alive. One netizen said, "Personally, I am against animal euthanasia, but considering the victim, it is difficult to support the idea of keeping a dog that harmed a person alive," adding, "No matter how much you love animals and feel sorry, it seems there is no other way."

Currently, the city and police are reportedly planning not to euthanize the dog until the owner is found.

CCTV footage related to the incident where a woman in her 50s was fatally bitten by a large dog. / Photo by YTN

Earlier, the victim, Ms. A, was attacked by a large dog around 2:37 p.m. on the 22nd while taking a walk near Jingeon-eup, Namyangju City, suffering bites on her arm and the back of her neck.

Ms. A struggled with the dog for about three minutes and barely escaped, but collapsed in front of a factory across the street. A factory employee found her collapsed and reported it, but she ultimately died en route to the hospital.

The dog, a mixed breed of Pungsan dog, is estimated to be under five years old, measuring about 150 cm in length and weighing approximately 25 kg. The dog fled to a nearby hillside but was captured by the 199 rescue team.

The dog showed signs of having worn a collar, but it is presumed to have lived in the wild for a long time after escaping its owner’s care. The police plan to discuss the dog’s disposition after concluding the investigation, including locating the owner.

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