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Woman reportedly attacked by dog on South Main Street

By Howard B. Owens

A woman was reportedly attacked by a dog on South Main Street, Batavia, and sustained multiple injuries.

The dog is secured at this time.

City Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.

UPDATE 2:50 p.m.: A second person may also have been bitten.

UPDATE 3:48 p.m. by Joanne Beck: Two people were bitten. A home health care aide had entered 152 South Main St., Batavia and was attacked by a pit bull mix. A male resident attempted to intervene and was also bitten. A mail carrier heard screams, according to a witness, and entered the residence and maced the dog to stop the attack.

One patient was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and another patient taken to Erie County Medical Center. They had serious but non life-threatening injuries.

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