Phoenix man hospitalised after dog attack

Phoenix man hospitalised after dog attack

An elderly Phoenix man has been seriously hurt after being attacked by a dog north of Durban this afternoon.

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Emergency services say the 68-year-old was attacked just before 1pm.

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Initial indications are that he had been working in the garden when he was attacked by the dog.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances leading up to the incident.

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ER24 says the man was treated on scene before being taken to hospital for further medical care.

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