Emergency services respond after reported dog attack in Huntly

NZ Herald
Emergency services were called to Webb St in Huntly after a person was reportedly injured by a dog. Photo / Google Maps
Emergency services were called to Webb St in Huntly after a person was reportedly injured by a dog. Photo / Google Maps

A person has been taken to hospital after a reported dog attack in the Waikato this evening.

Emergency services were called to Webb St in Huntly about 6.15pm after reports a person had been injured by a dog.

Hato Hone St John sent an ambulance and a critical care unit to the scene and took one patient to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager confirmed a crew from Huntly was sent to assist St John at a “medical incident”.

Police said animal control had been notified of the incident.