Owner of hunting dog that left mother and daughter in critical condition sentenced to 2 years in prison... Serious harm due to lack of leash and muzzle

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] The owner of a dog who was put on trial for releasing hunting dogs without leashes and muzzles, which attacked a mother and daughter on a walk and left them in critical condition, has been sentenced to imprisonment.

The Criminal Division of the Sangju Branch of Daegu District Court (Chief Judge Hwang Seong-wook) announced on the 28th that it sentenced dog owner A (66) to 2 years in prison on charges of releasing dogs without safety measures and causing injury to a pedestrian (gross negligence injury and violation of the Animal Protection Act, etc.).

A is accused of releasing six hunting dogs without leashes and muzzles on a walking trail in Mungyeong-si, Gyeongbuk Province, at around 7:39 p.m. on July 25, causing serious injuries to a mother and daughter in their 60s and 40s who were walking.

A followed behind on a cultivator while the six dogs?three Greyhounds and three mixed breeds?were unleashed.

The dogs suddenly charged at the mother and daughter on the walk, biting their heads, faces, and necks, causing serious injuries.

The court stated, "The victims' injuries are severe, and the psychological trauma is significant," and added, "The perpetrator did not reach any settlement or receive forgiveness from the victims, and despite similar past incidents, he did not exercise caution, which was taken into consideration."