West Park Dog Mauling: Multiple Victims Attacked by Same Pack

Brutal Dog Attack in West Park

• 💔 A man was mauled by three dogs in West Park, requiring hospitalization and sedation.
• 🚨 The attack occurred on Southwest 38th Street and 58th Avenue, with surveillance video capturing the brutal assault.
• 🩸 A neighbor described the scene as having "blood all over."

Previous Attacks by the Same Dogs

• ⚠️ Two other victims have come forward, stating they were also attacked by the same pack of three dogs earlier in the summer.
• 🤕 Luis Leo, a handyman, reported being bitten 10 times by the dogs on July 14th, resulting in significant bruising and cuts.
• 🏃‍♂️ Leo managed to escape and witnessed the dogs subsequently attack another neighbor, Juan Etchavaria, who narrowly avoided injury by kicking them.

Legal and Investigative Developments

• 🐾 Broward County Animal Care confirmed that all three dogs involved have been humanely put down.
• ⚖️ The owner, John Peaks, has been arrested on an unrelated active warrant for grand theft.
• 📝 The incident is under investigation, and the owner could face charges related to the dog attacks.
• 📜 Florida has a new law, effective last month, mandating dangerous dog owners to secure their animals and post warning signs, with violations potentially leading to criminal charges or fines.