HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state says it’s now cleared a Sand Island homeless camp that was home to a pack of dangerous dogs.
It comes days after a video went viral on social media of a woman appearing to be attacked by a pack of dogs.
People who use the walkway along Sand Island Parkway said the pack of dogs were located near the bridge.
Witnesses told HNN the dogs were often unleashed and made their presence known to people who passed by.
The most recent encounter was caught on camera and posted online Thursday.
“When I ride my bike, they chase you,” said one man who passes by the area often.
He claims the dogs belong to an older lady who is homeless.
“They run around. Somebody gets run over or some might bite you. You never know.”
On Friday, officers with DLNR along with DOT crews found 15 dogs and 7 puppies some of which were described as very aggressive.
DOCARE officers were on scene to keep the dogs from attacking staff and pedestrians as DOT crews cleared the encampment.
“Our staff is extremely experienced in making sure we can clear a site to keep it safe for everybody and understand what they want to keep and what they want to get rid of,” said Hawaii DOT Director Ed Sniffen.
“We also make sure we work with our vulnerable population to get them connected to more social services.”
Officials say the Hawaiian Humane Society did respond to the scene and the owner of the dogs relinquished the seven puppies to the state so they could find the animals new homes.
Meanwhile, the owner was allowed to keep the remaining 15 dogs.
It’s unclear exactly why.
While many say they’re relived the encampment is gone, some are concerned where the aggressive dogs will end up next.
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