Update
PLETTENBERG BAY NEWSFLASH - A pit bull has been euthanised after a vicious attack that left a farm worker dead.
Plettenberg Bay police confirmed this week that a man was killed during the attack at Jakkalskraal in Kranshoek on the outskirts of town.
Police spokesperson Captain Marlene Pieterse said the 58-year-old man, Dawid Loff, had reported for duty at his employer's farm on Tuesday, August 1, when the incident occurred.
"He entered the owner's yard at about 09:00 where he was busy building a house. It is believed that the dog was tied up on the property when he arrived," Pieterse said.
The dog, however, managed to break loose from its chains and attack the worker, she said.
"He sustained open wounds to his neck and scratch marks on his back. He died on the scene."
Pieterse said KwaNokuthula police has opened an inquest docket and is investigating the matter.
Family of the man, who were still too shocked to speak about the incident, did say that they believed it had not been the first time the dog had killed, claiming it had attacked several cows in recent months too.
Plettenberg Bay Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) inspector Tracy van der Byl confirmed that the owner of the dog brought the animal to a vet following the attack to have it euthanised. She said the owner did so of his own accord.
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ARTICLE: YOLANDÉ STANDER, KNYSNA-PLETT HERALD CORRESPONDENT
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