Durban man in critical condition after family dog attack

A Durban man is in a critical condition after his dog turned on him. Stock photo.
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A Durban man is in a critical condition after he was attacked by his family dog.

ALS Paramedics said they responded to a home in Glenwood Drive in Westridge just after 6.30am to find the homeowner in a critical condition after he was attacked by their dog, a Boerboel.

Garrith Jamieson of ALS said the man, in his 60s, had multiple bites and was stabilised and transported to hospital.

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Durban man in critical condition after family dog attack

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