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Four Injured in Family Dog Attack Inside Melton West Home

Police have opened an inquiry following the seizure of two dogs by council rangers.

Overview

  • The attack occurred late Thursday on James Cook Drive in Melton West, with two males and two females injured, including two teenagers.
  • All four suffered significant but not life-threatening bite wounds that required surgery, with patients listed as serious but stable or stable.
  • Advanced Life Support and Mobile Intensive Care paramedics attended, transporting victims to Sunshine, Royal Melbourne, and Footscray/Western hospitals.
  • Council rangers seized the attacking dog along with a second dog, and the City of Melton declined further comment during the active police investigation.
  • Police said the pet turned on the group after an argument inside the home, and 7NEWS reported the two seized dogs were later euthanised.