Dog to be euthanized after attacking postal carrier

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A pit bull will be euthanized after being deemed vicious and dangerous.

The owners surrendered the dog to Beaumont Animal Services after he attacked a mail carrier on August 28th.

The mail carrier was treated for multiple puncture wounds and lacerations to her hands, torso, legs and face after being attacked by the dog while delivering mail to a home in the 1400 block of Irma in Beaumont..

The dog was placed in quarantine for 10 days while animal services investigated

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