Woman mauled by unleashed German Shepherd in Jardine's Lookout morning attack
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
A 44-year-old woman was seriously injured in a dog attack on Thursday morning (January 20) in Jardine's Lookout, Hong Kong Island. The victim, Ms. Cheung, was walking alone along Kelley Road at approximately 7:30am after dropping her children at a school bus when an unleashed young German Shepherd weighing over 20 kilograms burst through a gate of a nearby detached house and pounced on her .
Key Points
- The German Shepherd attacked Ms. Cheung twice, first knocking her down and biting her back and legs, then lunging again when she attempted to stand .
- Cheung survived by using a self-preservation technique: she turned toward a large tree and laid face-down flat to protect her face from further injury .
- She sustained visible scratches on her left shoulder and an apparent bite wound on her arm, with blood flowing from the injuries .
- After the attack, Cheung drove herself to a private hospital for medical treatment and reported the incident to police at 10:18am .
- The male dog owner apologized and acknowledged his fault, while the female owner drove away without responding .
Why It Matters
The incident has raised serious concerns about pet safety and owner responsibility in residential areas. Cheung's family, including three children who regularly walk the same route to catch the school bus, are now living in fear and have decided to drive instead of walk. Her husband is considering legal action, and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department may seize and observe the dog for several days .
The incident has raised serious concerns about pet safety and owner responsibility in residential areas. Cheung's family, including three children who regularly walk the same route to catch the school bus, are now living in fear and have decided to drive instead of walk. Her husband is considering legal action, and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department may seize and observe the dog for several days .