Cyclists fall in Holzgerlingen: Large dog ensures chaos!

Cyclists fall in Holzgerlingen: Large dog ensures chaos!

Holzgerlingen, Deutschland - in Holzgerlingen, an incident occurred on Friday morning that re -sparked the discussion about security in dealing with dogs. A 34-year-old cyclist was jumped into the street "Im Brühl" by a large dog around 6 a.m. and then fell. The cyclist suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to the hospital. The damage to his bicycle amounts to around 100 euros, such as Stuttgarter News reported.

Witnesses describe the dog and its owner, a man aged 30 to 40 years, about 1.70 meters tall and slightly thick. The Lord wore a white T-shirt, a dark vest and shorts. The police are now asking for clues to clarify the incident in more detail. If you could observe something, please contact 0 70 31/13 25 00 or by email to boeblingen.prev@polizei.bwl.de .

dog bite statistics and dangers in everyday life

In connection with the incident in Holzgerlingen, the question arises of the general risks that are based on dogs. There were almost 100 million incidents with dog bites worldwide in 2022, with between 30,000 and 50,000 such bite injuries in Germany. About 70% of these injuries are due to dog bites, which is around 28,000 cases, so in dog and pet

Most attacks happen in situations where dogs are chained or not properly kept, which increases the risk of injury. Male dogs in particular and non -neutered dogs are more often involved in bite incidents. In Germany, the number of deaths from dog bites remains relatively low and is between one and six annually, with the majority of the transgressions of young people and children.

most common dog breeds in incidents

The danger of certain dog breeds is another aspect discussed. In a 13-year study, it was found that the dog breed with the highest danger is the Pitbull, followed by Rottweiler and German German Shepherds. Also in 2024 the attacks rose in some regions, which underlines the need for special measures such as dog passengers. Significant numbers of injuries were registered in cities such as Berlin, which are often related to dangerously classified breeds, reports Your wildlife .

Responsibility for such incidents often lies with the owner rather than the dog itself.