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RIVERSIDE COUNTY -- Two girls were attacked by a pit bull in Coachella at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Los Angeles Times reports. The two girls, whose names have not been released, were walking along 48th Avenue near Jackson Street when the dog viscously attacked them. A relative drove the 12-year-old girl, who suffered from minor injuries, to a hospital. While paramedics transported the 9-year-old girl to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment of a serious leg wound.

Following this devastating dog attack, police shot the dog twice in the leg as it tried to attack and bite an officer. The dog, which didn't have any identification tags or a microchip, was taken by Animal Services and was euthanized. According to John Welsh, spokesman for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, the dog's body was sent to a lab to be tested for rabies as a precaution.

Cause of the Dog Attack in Coachella

The accident on August 23rd remains under investigation by the Riverside County Sheriffs Department. However, based on the information provided by The Desert Sun and the Los Angeles Times it is evident the two young girls had no way to prevent or avoid this dog attack. Hopefully, police officials can determine who is the rightful owner of the dog, as he/she may be held fully responsible for this horrible dog attack.

Dog Bite Personal Injury Liability

Dog attacks can result in serious injuries both physically and mentally to any individuals involved, especially in children and the elderly. In situations such as this one, where it is not clear who is the rightful owner of the dog, family members of the victims would be well-advised to consult a knowledgeable and competent Riverside dog bite attorney. A skilled attorney who has the expertise in dog attack incidents, can help the family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for hospital care expenses, serious scarring/disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this tragic dog attack.