Leichhardt, Qld: Dog attacks mother at bus stop

"The dog grabbed her trousers and then bit her on the back"

A Queensland mother was attacked at a bus stop after dropping her five year old daughter off at school.

Rosemarie Jasperson had just placed her bag on the bus stop seat when the dog ran up and started barking at her. With Ms Jasperson screaming, the dog then grabbed her trousers and then bit her on the back.

Ms Jasperson says her life was saved from the "savage attack" by two passing motorists who stopped to help, and a friend who helped her onto the bus.

Although her flesh was not torn, Ms Jasperson was bruised and suffered swelling.

Council reported that the attack was being investigated. It was also believed the dog had been put down.

Prepared using report "Dog attack terrifies bus traveller", Queensland Times 16/9/08, http://www.qt.com.au/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3784833, accessed 10/10/08. Photo from the source article where it is uncredited.