An elderly Greymouth man attacked by two dogs as he was out walking yesterday needed hospital treatment.
Grey District Council environmental services manager Steven May said the 75-year-old suffered puncture bites to his leg. He was first attacked by one dog as he passed a house in Freyberg Terrace.
"The owner came out of their house and a second dog also came out and unfortunately joined the other dog that was attacking the man," Mr May said.
Both dogs, a blue healer and collie, were later impounded by the council dog control officer. Both were registered.
Council staff were today discussing with the owner what might have triggered the attack and what would happen to the animals.
