A 91-year-old man was killed in a dog attack in Arcata on June 25, according to the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office.
According to a press release, Donald Steele sustained fatal injuries consistent with a dog attack. His manner of death has been deemed “accidental.”
The dog that allegedly attacked Steele was taken into the custody of Humboldt County Animal Control, according to the release. It tested negative for rabies and was euthanized June 28 under orders from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services.
Arcata police continue to investigate the case and asks that anyone with inquires or information call 822-2428.
See the full press release from the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office copied below:
Date: 6/29/2018 Prepared by: S. Karges
Case Number: APD 18-1744 / HCSO 201803181 Subject: Dog attack victim dies of injuries The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal dog attack on June 25, 2018 in Arcata as 91-year-old Donald Steele. Steele’s cause of death has been determined to be from injuries consistent with a dog attack. His manner of death has been determined as accidental.Humboldt County Animal Control took possession of the dog following the incident. The dog was euthanized June 28 following orders from the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services. The dog tested negative for rabies.
The Arcata Police Department is investigating this incident. All inquiries related to this case should be directed to the Arcata Police Department at (707) 822-2428.
This article appears in Crimes Against Nature.
I read that the reporter said it was a pit bull mix.
The breed of dog that attacked should be disclosed.
I’m sure there is a reason, but to label a horrific, painful death of being mauled to death by teeth, an accident, doesn’t seem right. Also breed is important. We are in the midst of an uptick in pit breed maulings because of their popularity. These families need clarification as to the true nature of the dogs they are taking on.
Pit bulls are promoted by unscrupulous nonprofit “animal protection” agencies that need the pit bull over population to stay in place as the majority of NON pit bull dog owners now spay and neuter their dogs while the majority of pit bulls born are NOT spayed and neutered. PETA is against pit bull breeding and the only legit animal advocacy organization left that is not helping to promote pit bull overbreeding and dog fighting in all 50 states. Pitbull promotions and overpopulation are about GREED.
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There is no such thing as an “accidental” mauling!
Pit bulls are not safe dogs. They do not belong in our neighborhoods and homes where families are sitting ducks for maulings and death by pit bulls. We need to stop hiding the fact that these killers are pit bulls, bred to kill. They are doing a great job doing what is bred in them to do. KILL.