One person died and another was seriously injured in a dog attack in San Diego’s Mira Mesa neighborhood, according to the San Diego Humane Society.
Humane Society officials responded to an emergency call from the San Diego Police Department early Friday afternoon about a man being attacked by multiple dogs.
“The first victim was seriously injured,” the Humane Society’s statement confirmed. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family at this very difficult time.”
“Upon arrival, our Humane Officers worked closely with SDPD to locate the two dogs that were still at large and rescued the third dog that was secured in the vehicle,” according to the statement.
The dogs were taken into custody “under quarantine agreements,” and were later released following standard protocol, the Humane Society said. Rabies tests are being done.
Humane Society officials found the second person the next day who was seriously injured while trying to help the first person. The victim was “transported to the hospital and is currently recovering,” the Humane Society reported.
Officials found video showing the owner walking the dog toward the park “about two hours before the San Diego Humane Society received a call for help from SDPD,” the Humane Society said.
The dogs involved in the attack were later signed over to the Humane Society by a second owner. “The second owner stated that the dogs were purchased as ‘XL bully breeds,'” the statement explained. There was no historical record of events involving animals in the Humane Society’s literature.
“This remains an ongoing investigation and ongoing,” said Nina Thompson, director of public relations for the San Diego Humane Society. “We are fully committed to conducting a thorough and thorough investigation of this incident in cooperation with our law enforcement partners.”
Authorities are asking anyone with more information to come forward.
For more CNN news and newsletters, create an account at CNN.com