Deceased
JW
Demographics
66y, male
Date of death
2023-10-15
Finding date
2026-04-28
Cause of death
blood loss (exsanguination) due to being mauled by dog
AI-generated summary
JW, 66 years old, died on 15 October 2023 from exsanguination following a dog attack by his family's Rottweiler, Rubin, at their home in Allens Rivulet, Tasmania. In September 2023, Rubin attacked JW after he fell on the dog while walking, causing severe injuries requiring hospitalization and surgical repair. Following this incident, an experienced dog trainer explicitly advised that Rubin could attack again and should be regarded as dangerous. Despite this clear warning, JW and XT decided against euthanizing Rubin. On 15 October, JW (with elevated blood alcohol levels exceeding 0.15g/100ml) fell on Rubin in the garden at night, triggering a fatal attack. Rubin inflicted severe lacerations exposing deep muscle and blood vessels resulting in exsanguination. The coroner found that responsible dog ownership would have required euthanization of Rubin after the September incident to prevent further risk, making the death potentially preventable. No formal recommendations were made.
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