Police: 1 hospitalized after possibly being bitten by dog in Cutler Bay

CUTLER BAY, Fla. – One person was hospitalized Wednesday morning after it appears he was bitten by a dog, authorities said.

The incident led to a large police presence in the 8900 block of Southwest 206th Street.

Neighbors told Local 10 News reporter Saira Anwer that they initially heard the call went out as a shooting, but none claimed to have heard any gunshots.

Police later confirmed that it appears someone was bitten by a dog, although they said they are still investigating.

The victim was transported by relatives to a nearby hospital.

No other details were immediately released.


About the Authors

Saira Anwer joined the Local 10 News team in July 2018. Saira is two-time Emmy-nominated reporter and comes to South Florida from Madison, Wisconsin, where she was working as a reporter and anchor.

Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com.

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