- One person has died after sustaining dog bite injuries in Katikati on Friday afternoon.
- Another person received moderate injuries and is still receiving treatment in hospital.
- Animal Management staff have taken the dogs involved and are making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.
One person has died after sustaining dog bite injuries in the Bay of Plenty on Friday afternoon.
Police say they were alerted to the incident where two people sustained dog bite-related injuries in Katikati about 2.50pm.
鈥淥ne person was transported to the Katikati Medical Centre in a critical condition, where sadly they died a short time later,鈥 a police spokesperson says.
A different person received moderate injuries and was transported to hospital where they are still receiving treatment, police say.
Police say Animal Management staff have taken the dogs involved in the incident, and are making inquiries on behalf of the coroner.
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