From ABC, January 17, 2007
DOG REWARDED FOR BITING SEX ATTACKER
A dog that saved a 16-year-old girl from a sexual assault in Brisbane last week will receive an award for bravery.
Jesse, a three-year-old dachshund, bit the man when he attacked his owner.
The girl was the 36th reported victim of sex attacks in parks and on bikeways in Brisbane.
The dog will be presented with an Animal Achievement Award and a big bone.
RSPCA spokesman Michael Beatty says Jesse is a worthy recipient.
"If it hadn't been for Jesse, his young owner could literally have been in very, very, very serious trouble," he said.
"It was purely due to the actions of Jesse that the young girl was able to make her escape."
Woof!Happy said:Looks like big difference between being a dog and human.
Happy said:All fine, but I could not resist some thoughts.
It is possible that dog is going to bite somebody and without witnesses will be quite easy make offender out of victim.
Also, if it is OK for dog to injure attacker but not OK for victim to injure attacker without some fear for usual defence procedures.
Including that we have no right to deliver justice, that perpetrator is not guilty until proven guilty.
I am not saying that attacker will not be found guilty, but victim or potential victim will not be automatically rewarded if injures attacker, will be only found not guilty of bodily harm.
Looks like big difference between being a dog and human.
Bloveld said:You had to read that before you figured out that there a difference between dogs and humans.
We do have the right to defend ourselves.
happy - dont know the details , but I guess the attacker had made his intentions plain.Happy said:we have to prove self-defence, ....
And here? Instant reward.
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