Yuen Long dog death probe widens to 20 dogs
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Authorities are widening the investigation into the suspected fatal dog attack on a 27-year-old woman in Yuen Long after preliminary forensic findings indicated she may have suffered fatal bites to the neck and possibly the trachea. In addition to the eight unattended dogs already seized, officials are examining about 20 “warehouse dogs” from nearby premises to see whether any carry the victim’s DNA.
Key Points
- The incident happened on Nam Road, Pok Wai, Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old woman was reportedly attacked while cycling home and later died
- Sources said initial post-mortem findings suggested several dogs may have bitten the victim’s neck, with injuries to the trachea considered a possible cause of death.
- Authorities have already seized eight unattended dogs and are also checking about 20 dogs kept around warehouses after inspecting more than 40 nearby warehouse sites.
- The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said on September 29 it remained in close contact with police and would continue investigating to reconstruct what happened
- AFCD Chief Veterinary Officer Yeung Lai (楊莉) told the Yuen Long District Council the department would step up patrols in places with serious unattended-dog problems, including another patrol on the night of September 29
Why It Matters
The case is moving beyond dog seizure to forensic comparison, including DNA testing and bite-mark checks, with the results to be submitted to the Coroner’s Court. The government is also reviewing control requirements under the Dangerous Dogs Regulation and aims to bring proposed amendments to the Legislative Council by year-end, with a target of completing the law change next year