In Ober-Olmer Wald in the Mainz-Bingen district, a dog bit a 40-year-old man in the arm on Saturday evening. The dog's owner continued on with the animal, leaving the injured man behind, police reported. Authorities are investigating on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
A 40-year-old man was walking in Ober-Olmer Wald when he encountered a dog and its owner. According to a witness, the animal suddenly ran towards the man and bit him deeply in the arm. The owner turned around after the incident on Saturday evening and left with the dog, without tending to the injured man.
Police are seeking witnesses to the incident. The dog is described as large with long brown-and-white fur, possibly a St. Bernard. The man suffered a deep bite wound.
Investigations are underway on suspicion of negligent bodily harm against the unknown owner.
