WALHALLA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said two deputies suffered dog bites in unrelated incidents on Friday.
A deputy serving a civil paper in Mountain Rest was bitten in the lower leg by a rottweiler. The agency said the deputy did not require medical attention.
Another deputy was serving an arrest warrant in the Townville area when he was bitten on the upper right arm by a pit bull. The deputy was transported by EMS to the hospital for medical treatment.
Animal Control responded to the scene and is investigating.
“Our deputies face risks every day,” Sheriff Mike Crenshaw said. “I am thankful that both are expected to make a full recovery.”
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