Woman severely injured in Long Beach dog attack near Los Angeles River
Police said a woman suffered severe arm and leg injuries; officers intervened and Animal Services later captured a dog after a drone search.
Incident summary
Long Beach police said a woman walking near the Los Angeles River and Anaheim Street was attacked by dogs. People nearby called 911 after hearing her yell for help. Officers used a baton strike and a conducted-electrical weapon to separate a dog from the woman. She was taken to a trauma center with severe but non-life-threatening injuries to her arms and legs. Animal Services later captured a dog located with help from an LBPD drone; police said they believed two dogs were involved and the investigation continued.
Long Beach police said the incident remained under investigation. No owner charge, citation, dangerous-dog ruling or final disposition was established in the source reviewed.
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CBS Los Angeles, citing Long Beach police and fire officials, reported that a woman was severely injured in a dog attack near Anaheim Street and the Los Angeles River, that officers intervened with a baton and Taser, and that Animal Services later captured a dog after a drone search.
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