News Pit Bull Kills man trying to resuscitate his owner

Hog's Gone Fishin · 03-09-2015, 06:26 PM

West Virginia police say a 62-year-old man has died after being mauled to death by a pit bull that attacked him as he tried to revive the dog’s unconscious owner following a heart attack.

Wheeling police said the pit bull attacked Roy Higgenbotham Jr. in a home shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday.

Officers also found the dog’s owner, David Wallace, 63, dead in the house.

Lt. Phil Redford said police believe Wallace suffered a heart attack. Higgenbotham was attacked as he tried to resuscitate Wallace.

Autopsies will determine an official cause of death.

The dog, a 3-year-old female, was removed from the residence by Ohio County Animal Control and placed in quarantine.

Neighbors told WTRF-TV it appears the dog became protective and attacked when she saw Higgenbotham try and administer first aid to his stricken friend.

“One of them had, had some heart problems and it seems like she was protecting him from the person trying to resuscitate him,” Beth Patsch told the station. "She was always wonderful, they had had her and her mother and her mother had just passed away in the fall, I believe, and this was the puppy. They've had her since she was tiny, tiny and never a problem."

Patsch, who lives across the street, said a woman was in the house at the time. She said she saw the woman climb out a second-floor window onto a porch roof to avoid being attacked by the dog.

Fox affiliate WTOV reported that the pit bull was not registered with the city, despite an ordinance that requires all pit bulls in the city be registered.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

So what say you ? Was the dog justified ? Should the Dog be put down ?

**TimBone** · 03-09-2015, 06:28 PM

I'm sure this is going to spark another pit bull debate, but I just don't think Pit Bulls are a safe breed, regardless of their upbringing.

**Rausch** · 03-09-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TimBone

I'm sure this is going to spark another pit bull debate, but I just don't think Pit Bulls are a safe breed, regardless of their upbringing.

The argument changes when the breed has the ability to kill you.

Or, I suppose, a stronger argument for concealed carry...

Red Dawg · 03-09-2015, 06:31 PM

All pits should be destroyed. How many have killed unprovoked.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-09-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

All pits should be destroyed. How many have killed unprovoked.

Like a ****ing dog knows what CPR is.

All the dog sees is someone hurting his human.

Most large breed dogs would attack. Dumbass.

Brock · 03-09-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Like a ****ing dog knows what CPR is.

All the dog sees is someone hurting his human.

Most large breed dogs would attack. Dumbass.

Some dogs probably would attack, but they aren't equipped with the biting force of a so called pt bull.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-09-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Some dogs probably would attack, but they aren't equipped with the biting force of a so called pt bull.

This is true. That's why PBs are trained to fight. They're built for it.

A German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman could kill just the same.

KCUnited · 03-09-2015, 06:52 PM

Apparently the guy was wearing a yellow jacket.

xztop123 · 03-09-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

All pits should be destroyed. How many have killed unprovoked.

What about Hippos and crocs, they kill thousands of people a year.

**MahiMike** · 03-10-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

All pits should be destroyed. How many have killed unprovoked.

Correct. Beat me to it.

Just Passin' By · 03-10-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

All pits should be destroyed. How many have killed unprovoked.

Fewer than 50 people are killed per year by all dog breeds in the U.S.. More people drown in the tub every year.

**Rausch** · 03-10-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Fewer than 50 people are killed per year by all dog breeds in the U.S.. More people drown in the tub every year.

I like my odds being able to defend myself against a tub a lot more than an abused pitt on the lose...

Just Passin' By · 03-10-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I like my odds being able to defend myself against a tub a lot more than an abused pitt on the lose...

Well, the tub's more likely to kill you.

**Rausch** · 03-10-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Well, the tub's more likely to kill you.

I have a shower.

And that's not exactly true. If I see a tub it's not more likely to kill me than an angry dog trying to attack me.

Your tub will never sneak out your back door and maul your neighbor...

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 03-10-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Fewer than 50 people are killed per year by all dog breeds in the U.S.. More people drown in the tub every year.

And if you remove pit bulls, it's usually fewer than 15

03-09-2015, 06:26 PM	Topic Starter
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1160477	Pit Bull Kills man trying to resuscitate his owner West Virginia police say a 62-year-old man has died after being mauled to death by a pit bull that attacked him as he tried to revive the dog’s unconscious owner following a heart attack. Wheeling police said the pit bull attacked Roy Higgenbotham Jr. in a home shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday. Officers also found the dog’s owner, David Wallace, 63, dead in the house. Lt. Phil Redford said police believe Wallace suffered a heart attack. Higgenbotham was attacked as he tried to resuscitate Wallace. Autopsies will determine an official cause of death. The dog, a 3-year-old female, was removed from the residence by Ohio County Animal Control and placed in quarantine. Neighbors told WTRF-TV it appears the dog became protective and attacked when she saw Higgenbotham try and administer first aid to his stricken friend. “One of them had, had some heart problems and it seems like she was protecting him from the person trying to resuscitate him,” Beth Patsch told the station. "She was always wonderful, they had had her and her mother and her mother had just passed away in the fall, I believe, and this was the puppy. They've had her since she was tiny, tiny and never a problem." Patsch, who lives across the street, said a woman was in the house at the time. She said she saw the woman climb out a second-floor window onto a porch roof to avoid being attacked by the dog. Fox affiliate WTOV reported that the pit bull was not registered with the city, despite an ordinance that requires all pit bulls in the city be registered. The Associated Press contributed to this report. So what say you ? Was the dog justified ? Should the Dog be put down ?
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