1. Dog bites face of alleged attacker in park Fort Collins
2. Dog bites face of alleged assailant at park Fort Collins.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A man was taken into custody by Fort Collins police after he attempted to sexually assault a woman at Lee Martinez Park on Sunday evening. The incident was halted when a brave dog bit the man in the face, allowing the woman to escape and call for help.
The victim, who was in distress, managed to call 911 and provide her location using her phone. Officers quickly arrived at the park and found the woman near the center, pointing out the man who had attacked her.
According to the Fort Collins Police Services, the woman reported that she had been fighting off the man for 20 minutes to prevent a sexual assault. The dog’s intervention by biting the assailant in the face was crucial in stopping the attack.
The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Seth Estabrooks, was arrested without incident and booked on charges including second-degree assault strangulation, unlawful sexual contact with force or threat, and false imprisonment by force.
Authorities confirmed that the victim had no prior connection to Estabrooks, who is described as a transient from Boulder. The woman received medical attention for her injuries, while the suspect was treated for the dog bites at the hospital.
The Fort Collins Police Services commended the woman for her bravery and quick thinking in calling for help, as well as the dog for intervening and preventing a potentially tragic outcome. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and aware of your surroundings, especially in public spaces.
Police are continuing their investigation into the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward. In the meantime, the community is encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
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– Dog bites face alleged attacker
– Dog bites face park Fort Collins.