An Allen County deputy was attacked by a German shorthaired pointer Thursday while serving papers two miles east of Humboldt.
Jerry Daniels, who will become undersheriff at mid-month, said he was walking up to Britt Klotz’s home when the dog approached him.
“He didn’t growl,” but seemed threatening enough that Daniels turned and started back to his vehicle.
That’s when the dog clamped on to Daniels’ upper left leg, penetrating the skin in several places with its teeth.
Unable to free himself, Daniels reached behind himself with his .45 caliber handgun and shot the dog, which then ran off. The bullet hit the dog in the shoulder and, according to a Chanute veterinarian, is expected to recover. Daniels was treated by Dr. Frank Porter, an Iola physician.
Klotz apologized for the attack.
Dog attacks deputy
