"Face Injured with 50 Stitches"... One Stray Dog That Frightened Busan Citizens

Wild Dog Reported Near South Gate of Busan Citizen Park
Yellow Body with Black Mouth Area...Estimated to Be a Medium-Sized Dog

Reports have been received that aggressive wild stray dogs continue to appear in a park in the heart of Busan city, prompting local authorities to begin capturing the stray dogs.

On the 21st at around 9:40 PM, Busanjin-gu in Busan received a report that a stray dog appeared near the south gate area of Busan Citizens Park. A citizen who was walking their pet dog at the time explained that their dog was bitten by the stray dog. The stray dog was estimated to be a medium-sized dog with a black muzzle and yellowish body.

Stray dogs roaming near Busan Citizens Park. [Image provided by Busan Facilities Corporation]

Previously, there was also an incident where this stray dog bit a person's face. On the 3rd, a man in his 20s who was walking his pet dog in Busan Citizens Park was bitten in the face while trying to stop the stray dog from attacking his pet. The man reportedly received 50 stitches at the hospital.

The stray dog is believed to have come down from Hwajisan Mountain near Busan Citizens Park. On the morning of the 22nd, Busanjin-gu Office sent safety alert text messages to local residents warning them to be cautious of the stray dog sightings. The message stated, "Wild stray dogs have been appearing around the north cafe and south gate area of Busan Citizens Park," and urged visitors to the park to be careful to prevent safety accidents. Busanjin-gu Office installed one large capture cage and one circular capture cage in the park and, together with the Busan Fire Department, began efforts to capture the dog, but it has not yet been caught.

Meanwhile, pet dogs living with their owners rarely show aggression toward people, but stray dogs that have lived outside for a long time tend to lose the friendly traits typical of domestic dogs. Especially, wild stray dogs living in mountainous areas often hunt for food, which increases their aggressive tendencies. If a stray dog approaches, it is best to slightly turn your face away and slowly back away, then open a folding umbrella or throw a bag or shoes around to distract the dog's attention.

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