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MON · 2026-08-17 · 13:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0817-103085
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NSR-2026-0817-103085News Report·EN·Human Interest

Unleashed 60kg dog runs amok, fatally mauls poodle, bichon frise in Hong Kong

A large, unleashed dog fatally attacked two smaller pets in Hong Kong within a 20-minute span. The first incident occurred around 3 pm near the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long, where the 60kg dog mauled a 5kg miniature poodle.

Danny MokSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-17 · 13:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Unleashed 60kg dog runs amok, fatally mauls poodle, bichon frise in Hong Kong
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A large, unleashed dog fatally attacked two smaller pets in Hong Kong within a 20-minute span. The first incident occurred around 3 pm near the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long, where the 60kg dog mauled a 5kg miniature poodle. Shortly after, the same dog attacked and killed a bichon frise. Authorities are currently unable to determine if the aggressive animal is microchipped, as it remains too dangerous to handle. Police are investigating the incidents.

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Authorities have yet to determine whether the dog is microchipped.

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The animal remains too 'aggressive' to handle.

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The dog is described as large, brown, of unknown breed, nearly two feet tall.

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The first attack occurred at 3pm near the taxi rank at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long.

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A 60kg unleashed dog fatally mauled two smaller pets in separate attacks within 20 minutes in Hong Kong.

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A large unleashed dog has fatally mauled two smaller pets in separate attacks within 20 minutes in Hong Kong, but authorities have yet to determine whether it is microchipped, as the animal remains too “aggressive” to handle.Police on Monday said the first attack occurred at 3pm near the taxi rank at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long, where a 58‑year‑old man was walking his brown miniature poodle.His 17‑year‑old, 5kg poodle was suddenly chased and mauled by a 60kg (132lbs) large brown dog of unknown breed, nearly two feet (60cm) tall, according to the force.
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