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TV anchor recovering from dog bite during segment

Associated Press – Fri, Feb 10, 2012 7:53 AM PST

DENVER (AP) — A television anchor who was bitten in the face by an 85-pound Argentine Mastiff during a live broadcast was released from a hospital on Thursday.

Kyle Dyer of KUSA-TV was bitten Wednesday while doing a story about the dog's rescue from an icy pond by a firefighter in suburban Lakewood.

Dyer was interviewing firefighter Tyler Sugaski and the dog's owner, Michael Robinson, when the dog, named Max, bit her on the face. Sugaski tended to Dyer in the studio until paramedics arrived and took her to the hospital.

KUSA reported Thursday (http://on9news.tv/wPZXRg) that Dyer was released from Denver Health Medical Center, where she had reconstructive surgery to her lip.

Robinson was cited with failure to have his dog on a leash — Max was off-leash when he fell into the pond — allowing his dog to bite, and failure to have a vaccinated dog. Robinson insisted that Max's vaccinations are up to date.

"Max is a gentle, loving, family dog," Robinson said. "This incident truly is unfortunate and does not reflect Max's disposition towards people."

"Our family and friends pray for a quick recovery and look forward to seeing Ms. Dyer back on-air soon," he said.

Max was impounded at the Denver Animal Shelter, where he was expected to be released back to his owner after a precautionary 10-day quarantine, said Doug Kelley, director of Denver Animal Care and Control.

"We're just checking where the dog has been to make sure there is no other (bite) history or anything else we need to know about," Kelley said.

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GUITARSMITH COMPANY • Irvine, California • 3 months ago
You never pet or put your face in front of a dog. Unless you have food in your hand
- Kurt 3 months ago
  You never let your dog that may bite lose on the public, and you watch that incidents which could provolk such attacks do not happen.
  Pet owners need to be responsible.
- L. 3 months ago
  He WAS responsible! Look at the video again. The owner was holding the dog on a tight leash. SHE actually left her chair, got down on the floor and placed her face in front of the dog's face while cooing,"Happy Valentine's Day." I bet the dog felt threatened. He did not want to be kissed on the mouth. It's another case of humanizing animals - for the benefit of the humans.
Tom • 3 months ago
I made this same mistake with a friends dog in '99 after we met. I received 14 stiches and have a scar on my upper lip. After years of living in shame by my actions, I have a much deeper understanding of the demeanor of various breeds. I look forward to Ms. Dyer making a full physical and emotional recovery. I wish I could give her a hug and tell her she'll get through it. It may take time but it was a valuable lesson to me. Today I have a Black Lab who is the pride of my life. Best wishes Ms. Dyer.
- Kurt 3 months ago
  In Tom's world he apologizes to the pet owner for getting bit and bleeding all over the place.
- Tom 3 months ago
  Yes Kurt. I take responsibility. It was my fault.
- Bill Morgan 3 months ago
  You feel "shame" - that's weird, Tom!
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tremain t • Issaquah, Washington • 3 months ago
and this is why i dont play with other peoples dogs ....
The Dude • 3 months ago
Good Thing she wasnt interveiwing Jack Hanna and his Big Cats.....
- Yesenia 3 months ago
  Actually... I wish she would have! Wondering if she would have had the guts to get all in their face!
joe • Dayton, Ohio • 3 months ago
looking at the video it's clear he's going to bite her, she should have been paying attention. that poor dog must have been scared out of his mind
- Entone 3 months ago
  Poor dog? Oh, so now he's the victim. Should have let it drown.
Stacey • 3 months ago
This is such an unfortunate situation. The dog can't be blamed--he had just survived an extremely traumatic experience and was in an unfamiliar and unnatural environment filled with strangers. I think it's very sad that he now has to spend 10 days in an animal shelter. I know the reporter meant well and I hope she recovers fully, but she didn't exercise the best judgment.
- Entone 3 months ago
  Put it down.
Evadon • 3 months ago
Here's a handy tip for you folks who think the dog did something wrong, dogs are stupid, blah blah blah. If you SEE a dog bearing it's teeth and YOU are in it's face, what do you think is going to happen?
jess • Chicago, Illinois • 3 months ago
Really? She didn't know not to put her face by a dog's mouth? Especially one that has no idea who she is and after a traumatic experience.....too bad people can't be fined and quarantined for stupidity.
dansw4 • 3 months ago
They better not punish the dog for being a dog. The dog didn't ask for the hoopla and the cameras and a bunch of strange people at a news station crowding him and making him feel uncomfortable. He went through an ordeal where he was drained both mentally and physically and probably wanted to be laying at home relaxing and recovering. People always think "it's just a dog" but dogs go through all the same emotions as humans. Happiness, sadness, fear, anxiety, stress, anger, etc. Military dogs have been known to suffer from post traumatic stress just like humans when they come home from war zones. Like humans they can crack under stress and snap even if they have always been a great pet beforehand.
KATHLEEN • Phoenix, Arizona • 3 months ago
Couldn't say it better than Christopher did! This is NOT the dogs fault and they shouldn't punish him for all the stupid moves of the people who surrounded him.
The Wolf Family • Houston, Texas • 3 months ago
The dog had been under major stress and now put on T.V. and after signaling "you are irritating me" she still does not listen and gets on his face....come on. This people shoud go through some sort of training prior to doing this type of work with animals. You dont get on a strangers dogs face, much less after the trauma he suffered the day before. Sorry to say but it was her fault and the dog should not be punished. I pray she gets well soon and learned a valuable lesson.
Seabiscuit47 • Washington, District of Columbia • 3 months ago
Putting your face in the face of a dog you don't know??? All wrong!!
betty • 3 months ago
Crazy woman gets in the floor with this dog, then puts her face in his face----He defends himself against unwanted advances and he gets in trouble---The woman owes the dog an apology--I doubt if Robinson allowed his dog to bite---the reporter makes it sound like Robinson told the dog to bite her! DON"T put you FACE into a dogs FACE if you don't know the dog. (knowing a dog is more than 30 minutes or so--knowing a dog is more like days and weeks.)
EricS • Washington, District of Columbia • 3 months ago
It wasn't like the dog just got up and bit her on its own. She made the dog retaliate. Just like if a stranger just came up and slapped you in the face, what would you do?
Traci • 3 months ago
It was her own fault who the hell in their right mind puts their face in the face of a dog they don't know! She should be slaped for her stupidity not the dog!!
Mendy • Atlanta, Georgia • 3 months ago
Saw the video and it was the woman's own fault she got bit ! She leaned her face down toward the dogs face. Not to smart of her. Was not the dogs fault at all. You don't put your face into a dogs face that you don't know. The woman was showing out for the camera and paid the price.
My Two Cents • 3 months ago
I predict plastic surgery is in her future.
Christopher • 3 months ago
So the dog is the bad guy?? 24 hours before, he was fighting to swim and stay alive and now you put him in a TV studio and surround him with bright lights and people he doesn’t know. Then you have another strange person getting down on their knees and thinking it’s okay for them to try and kiss the dog. The dog won all the points in my book!! GOOO DOGGIE!!!
Ms. K • New York, New York • 3 months ago
Very happy the reporter /newscaster is doing better....
I'm also very sorry the dog was quarantined for so long.
Anyone who puts their face into a strange dog's face is asking to get bitten.
He didn't know that lady. I have a 2 yr old Italian mastiff... had him since he was 4 months old... I still wouldn't make him feel cornered by getting so deep into his space that all he could do was snap to make me back off.
Jared • 3 months ago
I'm concerned about the reporter, as next week there's going to be a segment with Jack Hanna bringing a few tigers to the set....