Staff member bitten by loose dog at Oklahoma City elementary school, police say - OKC, OK
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A staff member of Eugene Field Elementary School was bitten by a loose dog.
Waymark Code: WM10E3A
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2019
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A staff member of Eugene Field Elementary School was the victim of a dog bite. Two dogs were on the school grounds, and taken away by Animal Control. The school is located just west of Classen and N.W. 14th St.
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A staff member was bitten a loose dog at Eugene Field Elementary School in Oklahoma City, police officials confirm.
According to police, two loose dogs were found at the school located near Northwest 16th Street and Classen Boulevard. Animal control officers have taken the dogs away.
Officials with the Oklahoma City Public Schools District released the following statement:
“This morning, a staff member of Eugene Field Elementary was bitten by a dog that entered school property. No students were outside at the time of the incident and no one else was injured. We are grateful for the quick action of our staff and our first responders. School and district officials will follow the safety protocol required for this type of situation.
In light of this situation, we want to encourage families to discuss safety with their students; reminding them not to approach an animal they don't know and to report a stray animal to an adult. It's also important for our community members, especially those who live near a school, to make sure animals are safely secured to prevent this type of incident from occurring in the future.”
Type of publication: Television
When was the article reported?: 04/19/2019
Publication: KOCO News 5
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How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Health/Medicine
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