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Dog attack in Heroldsberg: Police are looking for a fugitive owner!
On June 24th, 2025 there was a dog bite in Heroldsberg. Police are looking for witnesses to the incident between two dog owners.
Dog attack in Heroldsberg: Police are looking for a fugitive owner!
A few days ago, exactly on June 24, 2025, there was a scandalous incident in a forest near the Hundsmühle in Heroldsberg that agitated people. A woman was bitten by a dog and injured her lower right leg and the police are now looking for witnesses and the escaped dog owner. Loud In Franconia Both an Australian Shepherd and a Hungarian Vizsla were involved in the accident.
The two dogs involved in the incident were initially off-leash and peacefully sniffing each other, but an argument soon broke out. The owner of the Magyar Vizslaus tried to separate the dogs by the collar, which ultimately led to the bite. The unknown dog owner, a man around 55 to 60 years old with gray, thinning hair and a three-day beard, left the injured woman behind without leaving his contact details. After the incident, the affected person immediately went to her family doctor to seek treatment.
Important information for witnesses
The Erlangen-Land police station has started an investigation and is asking anyone who observed the incident or has further information about the dog owner to call 09131-988420. Acting quickly could help resolve the incident and prevent further similar incidents.
Dog bites are not only a common problem in Germany. Loud PetRadar Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are affected by dog bites each year, underscoring the urgency of taking appropriate prevention measures. What's particularly frightening is that 75% of these incidents occur within the home, and children between the ages of five and nine are often the main victims. It is exciting to observe that many bites are defensive and result from fear, pain or frustration.
Why is it happening?
The causes are complex, and the dogs are often known to the victims. How dogs are handled and trained also plays a crucial role. Prevention elements such as treating dogs with respect and recognizing warning signals are therefore essential. AnsbachPlus In a similar incident, points out that an unexpected encounter with two Australian Shepherds resulted in a painful bite injury that ultimately required medical treatment.
It remains to be seen how the situation in Heroldsberg will develop, but one thing is clear: treating dogs responsibly is of the utmost importance. Police are encouraging the public to be vigilant and not be afraid to report incidents. Dog owners not only have responsibility for their own pet, but also for the safety of the general public.