The year 2007 began in a frightening way for several young people in the Lincolnia area of Mason District. They were attacked by a 6-month-old female pit bull who was running off-leash, was not licensed, and had not received a rabies vaccination. Fortunately for the children, their injuries were not life-threatening. For the dog, however, it was another story. Attempts to subdue the dog by non-lethal means were unsuccessful and, ultimately, the pit bull was shot and killed by a police officer.
