83-year-old man dies after being attacked by pet German shepherd in Vietnam

Leaders of Viet Xuyen Commune in the province confirmed that the incident occurred on Thursday and resulted in the death of a local resident.

According to initial information, the victim, identified as D.H.Q. living in Phuc Loc Hamlet, went to the family’s dog enclosure on Thursday afternoon to feed the dog.

The dog was usually kept securely chained, but the chain somehow came loose and the canine suddenly attacked him.

Family members rushed to the scene to drive the dog away and rescue the victim. However, the animal was aggressive and large, leaving him with severe injuries.

He was taken to hospital but later died from his wounds.

A family member said the German shepherd had been raised by the family since it was a puppy and weighed more than 40 kilograms.

The dog had been securely kept chained, but it suddenly broke free while the man was feeding it, leading to the fatal incident.

Following the attack, local residents and family members killed the dog to prevent further danger to others.

Local authorities later visited the victim’s family to offer condolences and support funeral arrangements.