SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — A teenage girl is recovering after being attacked by a Rottweiler.
Animal control officers were called to a home near Parham Road and Anglin Road in Griffin for a “serious” dog attack.
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The 13-year-old girl was flown by Wellstar AirCare to a nearby hospital. There is no word on the extent of her injuries.
Officials say a young man jumped in to help the teenager and was also wounded. He was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
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Investigators say the dog involved was a Rottweiler who had gotten out of a fence from a nearby home.
The dog is in the Spalding County Animal Control’s custody.
There is no word on whether the dog’s owner will face charges.
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