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Murray County Sheriff’s Deputy mauled by dog

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CHATSWORTH, Ga. – A Murray County Sheriff’s Deputy who was assigned to the animal control unit received medical treatment at the Murray Medical Center after being attacked by a dog.

Deputy Kevin Tankersley arrived at the Spring Lakes Gold Club Saturday around 2 p.m. after complaints came in about an aggressive dog chasing people at the golf course.

The Murray County Sheriff’s Office tells Channel 3 before Tankersley was able to get the equipment needed for capturing the dog, the canine severely mauled him.

Read more at WRCB.