ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A man whose genitals were bitten off by a pit bull remained in serious condition Tuesday, and the dog remained on the loose.
The man, who has not been identified, was attacked Monday while walking the dog. When police arrived to help, the man appeared disoriented and fled on foot but police tracked him to a nearby park, said Detective Jeff Arbogast of the Albuquerque Police Department.
The man was naked when found at the park, but it was unclear at what point he had taken off his clothes. Neighbors had seen him playing with the dog earlier in the day.
Arbogast said investigators do not know why the man was naked, and remain uncertain about some circumstances surrounding the attack.
The brown pit bull remained missing Tuesday, and police warned people who see it to stay away and call animal control.
A nearby elementary school was locked down following the incident and parents were called to pick up students who usually walk home.
Shortly after the attack Monday, Gov. Bill Richardson released a statement saying he would proposed legislation next year aimed at holding owners of dangerous dogs accountable for their pets.
The man, who has not been identified, was attacked Monday while walking the dog. When police arrived to help, the man appeared disoriented and fled on foot but police tracked him to a nearby park, said Detective Jeff Arbogast of the Albuquerque Police Department.
The man was naked when found at the park, but it was unclear at what point he had taken off his clothes. Neighbors had seen him playing with the dog earlier in the day.
Arbogast said investigators do not know why the man was naked, and remain uncertain about some circumstances surrounding the attack.
The brown pit bull remained missing Tuesday, and police warned people who see it to stay away and call animal control.
A nearby elementary school was locked down following the incident and parents were called to pick up students who usually walk home.
Shortly after the attack Monday, Gov. Bill Richardson released a statement saying he would proposed legislation next year aimed at holding owners of dangerous dogs accountable for their pets.
