Two dogs that mauled an electrical contractor to death in a yard south of Brisbane have been put down.
The two animals, a bandog-bullmastiff cross and a Rhodesian ridgeback cross, attacked and killed 41-year-old Kane Minion at a home in Greenbank on Saturday.
Mr Minion, who entered the property to read an electricity meter, died at the scene and the dogs were seized by Logan City Council.
The council has confirmed that both dogs were killed on Tuesday after a police investigation into the incident, which is the first involving either animal.
“Both were registered with council. Neither dog was on any list of regulated menacing or dangerous dogs,” a spokesperson told AAP on Thursday morning.
“Earlier this week, the owners of the dogs legally surrendered the animals to council to allow the matter to be dealt with in the best interest of public safety.
“On Tuesday, after advice that Queensland Police Service had completed the relevant part of its investigation, the dogs were swiftly and humanely euthanised.”
Logan Council said it had zero-tolerance for dogs that act, or might be kept in a way, that could “compromise community safety” and said it’s campaigning for tougher dangerous dogs laws.
The council also offered its sympathy to Mr Minion’s loved ones.
“Logan City Council’s heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the victim and others who may have been impacted by the tragic incident at Greenbank last weekend,” the spokesperson added.
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