Santa Monica Animal Control Officers, police, and firefighters responded to a dog bite incident on the 1200 block of Lincoln Boulevard on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. According to witnesses, an elderly woman was walking on the sidewalk when a pit bull, off-leash, approached her, jumped, and bit her multiple times on both arms.
Witnesses at the scene described the chaotic moments that followed. One witness, who heard the commotion from a nearby alley, recalled, "I was taking out my trash and heard people yelling, 'They're going to put the dog down!' The dog was barking, and people were screaming, so I walked over." Another witness, who saw the attack unfold, added, "The lady was just walking down the street when the dog came out of nowhere, running and jumping on her. People tried to stop the dog—it was just terrible."
The dog's owner reportedly left the scene, getting into an Uber without providing any information. "I saw the owner grab the dog and leave," another witness stated. "She kept saying her dog was on a leash the whole time, but it wasn't."
Paramedics treated the injured woman on-site, applying bandages before transporting her to a nearby hospital for further care. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are seeking information about the dog and its owner.
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