Employee attacked by pitbulls in Brookdale

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A 50-year-old man was seriously injured after he was attacked by two Pit Bulls at his place of employment on Shellbrook Road in Brookdale, Phoenix this morning.

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa were called out by a Metro Policemen at approx 09:22 requesting medical assistance for the individual. On arrival, he was found to have sustained multiple open wounds to his body, hands, and legs. Medics stabilized him on the scene before transporting him to the hospital in a critical condition.

According to the owner of the dogs his employee, who conducts general chores on the property arrived unannounced and was attacked by both Pit Bulls shortly after entering the premises. The victim explained that he was wrestling with the dogs for nearly two hours before his employer came to his rescue.

Police are on scene and investigating further.

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