Woman and her Jack Russell Terrier are attacked by Irish bloodhounds in Lugarno in southern Sydney

Cop pepper sprays vicious dogs who turned on woman when she tried to protected her pet from being mauled – as she is forced to flee into muddy river

  • Woman, 34, and her Jack Russel viciously mauled by Irish Wolfhounds
  • Dog in critical condition while owner may have suffered broken arm
  • Police have seized two dogs from a property in southern Sydney

A woman and her Jack Russell Terrier were viciously attacked by two Irish Wolfhounds after getting stuck on a muddy riverbank in southern Sydney. 

The woman, 34, was rushed to St George hospital in the city’s south after suffering injuries to her face, neck, arms, hands and legs in the savage attack at Boggy Well Creek off Booyong Avenue, Lugarno, at 9am on Sunday. 

Police said the woman had sought refuge in the Georges River to escape the two large dogs after they had attacked her pet before turning on her when she tried to intervene. 

The woman (pictured), 34, was rushed to St George hospital in the city’s south after suffering injuries to her face, neck, arms, hands and legs in the savage attack at Boggy Well Creek off Booyong Avenue, Lugarno, at 9am on Sunday. She had sought refuge in the Georges River to escape two large dogs before becoming stuck in the mud 

The victim's Jack Russel Terrier was seriously injured in the mauling and remains in a critical condition at a local vet

The victim’s Jack Russel Terrier was seriously injured in the mauling and remains in a critical condition at a local vet 

Officers were forced to pepper spray the animals when they continued to be aggressive and rescue crews were briefly stuck in the mud while trying to help the woman to safety. 

NSW Police Chief Inspector Paul Callaghan said the local woman may have broken her arm and might need hand surgery, while her dog is in a critical condition at a veterinary hospital. 

‘It’s an absolutely terrifying circumstance for a lady by herself and her small dog,’ said Chief Inspector Callaghan, according to 7News. 

‘She put aside her own safety for the love of her own dog as I’m sure many, many people would,’ he added.

Two dogs were seized by police and Georges River council rangers from a nearby home (pictured) Investigations are ongoing

Two dogs were seized by police and Georges River council rangers from a nearby home (pictured) Investigations are ongoing

NSW Police Chief Inspector Paul Callaghan said the local woman (pictured, right) may have broken her arm and might need hand surgery, while her dog, a Jack Russell Terrier, is in a critical condition at a veterinary hospital

NSW Police Chief Inspector Paul Callaghan said the local woman (pictured, right) may have broken her arm and might need hand surgery, while her dog, a Jack Russell Terrier, is in a critical condition at a veterinary hospital

A bystander who witnessed the horrifying incident through binoculars from the opposite bank rang triple-0 immediately. 

The victim’s Jack Russel was taken to a nearby vet by a friend where it remains in a critical condition. 

The woman reportedly requested to be driven to the vet on her way to the hospital in case her dog died.  

Two dogs were seized by police and Georges River council rangers from a nearby home. Investigations are ongoing. 

Officers were forced to pepper spray the animals when they continued to be aggressive and rescue crews were briefly stuck in the mud while trying to help the woman to safety

Officers were forced to pepper spray the animals when they continued to be aggressive and rescue crews were briefly stuck in the mud while trying to help the woman to safety

A spokesperson for NSW Police said: ‘Police were told the two large dogs had attacked the woman’s dog and then attacked her when she attempted to protect her dog. 

‘Officers attempted to assist the woman and subdue the dogs who continued to be aggressive. OC spray was deployed, after which both dogs left the area. 

‘The woman was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St George Hospital in a serious but stable condition.’

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