Fatal dog attacks trigger safety fears in Hong Kong. Here’s how to protect yourself
The death of a cyclist in a suspected canine attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long on Saturday night has sparked fierce discussion on social media, with users sharing similar encounters and debating how to stay safe.
The woman was discovered along Pok Wai South Road in the early hours of Sunday. She had suffered lacerations to her head, face, neck, arms and legs, with the wounds to her head and neck believed to have been fatal.
Nearly a month earlier, a 33-year-old dog handler was found dead near her pet training centre in Ta Kwu Ling after being mauled by a canine.
To help residents stay safe, the South China Morning Post has spoken with canine behavioural experts and dog rescuers to share essential safety tips.
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