Animal Control Officer Mauled in Fort Lauderdale: Graphic Bodycam Footage Released

Fort Lauderdale Animal Control Officer Mauled by Dog: Bodycam Footage Released A Broward County Animal Care and Control officer, Martina Bernard, was viciously attacked by a dog during a welfare check on Thursday night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Newly released police bodycam footage shows the aftermath of the attack, revealing Bernard lying on the ground, covered in blood. The video is graphic, showing the severity of her injuries. "Show me where you were bit," an officer is heard asking Bernard in the video. "All over my head," she responds, her voice strained. A neighbor and his mother intervened, pulling the dog off Bernard and holding it until officers arrived. The dog was subsequently removed from the home and euthanized. Police say the dog's owner will not face criminal charges. A close friend of Bernard's reported that she has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. However, she sustained significant injuries, making it difficult for her to move around. The incident highlights the dangers faced by animal control officers in the line of duty. It also raises questions about responsible pet ownership and the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.