russellmania Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 http://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/dog-mauls-passenger-on-delta-flight/ar-BBC4LEY?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=U330DHP A Delta Air Lines passenger was left bloody and badly injured after being attacked by an emotional support dog aboard a flight at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. A Delta spokesperson told Fox 5 Atlanta that the victim was removed from the flight so that he could receive medical attention. "The gentleman’s face was completely bloody, blood in his eyes, cheeks, nose, his mouth, his shirt was covered in blood," passenger Bridget Maddox-Peoples told Fox 5. She described the dog as a possible lab mix weighing an estimated 50 pounds. According to Maddox-Peoples, the victim was sitting by the window while the dog's owner was in the middle seat. She said the flight crew reacted immediately and paramedics boarded the plane to render medical attention. The man's status is unknown, but Maddox-Peoples said he appeared shaken up. Delta confirmed the incident in a statement to Fox 5 and said the dog and its owner eventually departed Atlanta on a later flight. "Prior to pushback of flight 1430, ATL-SAN, a passenger sustained a bite from another passenger's emotional support dog. The customer who was bitten was removed from the flight to receive medical attention. Local law enforcement cleared the dog, and the dog and its owner were re-accommodated on a later flight; the dog will fly in a kennel." Another passenger told Fox 5 that the crew saw the dog's owner crying after the incident fearing that the dog would be put down as a result. The incident highlights what appears to be a growing trend that has bred some skepticism. Veteran Atlanta-based flight attendant Jen Williams told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last year that she has seen a noticeable increase in support animals of late. While it's not clear which travelers are flouting the rules, Williams believes there are more than a few bad apples. "It’s definitely gotten carried away to the point where people are taking advantage of the system," Williams told the publication. "It’s hard when someone is following protocol and they’re not allowed to take the animal out of the cage, but others use the loophole to have an animal sit on their lap." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Delta Air Lines passenger was left bloody and badly injured after being attacked by an emotional support dog aboard a flight at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. A Delta spokesperson told Fox 5 Atlanta that the victim was removed from the flight so that he could receive medical attention. "The gentleman’s face was completely bloody, blood in his eyes, cheeks, nose, his mouth, his shirt was covered in blood," passenger Bridget Maddox-Peoples told Fox 5. She described the dog as a possible lab mix weighing an estimated 50 pounds. According to Maddox-Peoples, the victim was sitting by the window while the dog's owner was in the middle seat. She said the flight crew reacted immediately and paramedics boarded the plane to render medical attention. The man's status is unknown, but Maddox-Peoples said he appeared shaken up. Delta confirmed the incident in a statement to Fox 5 and said the dog and its owner eventually departed Atlanta on a later flight. "Prior to pushback of flight 1430, ATL-SAN, a passenger sustained a bite from another passenger's emotional support dog. The customer who was bitten was removed from the flight to receive medical attention. Local law enforcement cleared the dog, and the dog and its owner were re-accommodated on a later flight; the dog will fly in a kennel." Another passenger told Fox 5 that the crew saw the dog's owner crying after the incident fearing that the dog would be put down as a result. The incident highlights what appears to be a growing trend that has bred some skepticism. Veteran Atlanta-based flight attendant Jen Williams told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution last year that she has seen a noticeable increase in support animals of late. While it's not clear which travelers are flouting the rules, Williams believes there are more than a few bad apples. "It’s definitely gotten carried away to the point where people are taking advantage of the system," Williams told the publication. "It’s hard when someone is following protocol and they’re not allowed to take the animal out of the cage, but others use the loophole to have an animal sit on their lap."
Happyhorn52 Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 Meet our next millionaire! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 I find it remarkable that the dog and owner were allowed to continue on their way. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratefuled Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, robert k said: I find it remarkable that the dog and owner were allowed to continue on their way. The dog should have been quarantined until it was medically cleared. It doesn't explain what set the dog off. Was he assuming the owner was in danger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave Hounddriver Posted June 6, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 6, 2017 2 hours ago, russellmania said: "It’s hard when someone is following protocol and they’re not allowed to take the animal out of the cage, but others use the loophole to have an animal sit on their lap." Yes I know people who are quite proud of themselves that they found this loophole and their dog is licensed as a "support animal" so they can take her anywhere, sitting on their lap. I disagree with it but when its my friend doing it, I just smile and keep my criticism to myself. But at least these are not immigrant dogs terrorizing the other passengers. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mogo51 Posted June 6, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 6, 2017 'Emotional support dog' really???? I would not sit next to a dog on a flight and I am a dog lover!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave Hounddriver Posted June 6, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 6, 2017 24 minutes ago, mogo51 said: I would not sit next to a dog on a flight and I am a dog lover!! You would have no choice in the US. People who need "support dogs" are considered to have a disability and disabled people get priority over us able bodied white males. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert k Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 If I remember correctly, in the US you may ask if it's a service dog and you may ask what function it performs. You may NOT ask to see any certification. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlwaysRt Posted June 6, 2017 Popular Post Posted June 6, 2017 4 hours ago, russellmania said: quoted from the article: ...She described the dog as a possible lab mix weighing an estimated... ...According to Maddox-Peoples, the victim was sitting by the window while the dog's owner was in the middle seat... A 50 pound dog sitting on the lap of someone with a middle row seat!!!??? 1 hour ago, Dave Hounddriver said: But at least these are not immigrant dogs terrorizing the other passengers. Yes, apparently this one was radicalized at home... 22 minutes ago, Dave Hounddriver said: You would have no choice in the US. People who need "support dogs" are considered to have a disability and disabled people get priority over us able bodied white males I now have PTSD from this article, due to my disability I cannot sit next to a dog on a plane... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadamale Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 1 hour ago, AlwaysRt said: A 50 pound dog sitting on the lap of someone with a middle row seat!!!??? Yes, apparently this one was radicalized at home... I now have PTSD from this article, due to my disability I cannot sit next to a dog on a plane... Maybe a emotion support dog will help with your affliction 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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