A 33-year-old man was fatally mauled by his own American Bulldog in a street ditch in Lohne, Vechta district. Police confirmed this after an autopsy showing injuries from a physical confrontation with the animal. The dog was taken to an animal shelter as investigators probe the cause of the incident.
On Thursday, the 33-year-old was found lifeless in the Brockdorf district of Lohne. Rescue workers and an emergency doctor arrived, but the American Bulldog stayed close to his owner and exhibited strong mood swings, complicating the operation. After the autopsy, a police spokesperson stated: "The injury pattern of the 33-year-old indicates a physical confrontation with the animal." Further investigations also point to the dog.
The incident occurred in Lower Saxony, and the exact cause of the fatal confrontation remains under investigation. The bulldog was taken into official custody by the Vechta district and is now in an animal protection facility. There are no reports of prior warnings or the animal's previous behavior.
This case highlights the risks associated with powerful breeds like the American Bulldog. Police continue to probe the full circumstances.
