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68-Year-Old Man Injured After Dog Pulls Him Down in Charleston

68-Year-Old Man Injured After Dog Pulls Him Down in Charleston

This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.

At approximately 10:55 AM, emergency crews were dispatched to 694 Vermont Route 5A in Charleston for a 68-year-old male who was pulled down by his dog and struck his head. Units including Newport Police and Morgan Rescue responded to the scene. The patient reportedly has a gash on his face. Further details are pending.

Photo: ftodne via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.

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