Emergency responders were called to a residence on Kendall Road in Riga, New York, around 8:20 p.m. Monday, when it was reported that a man was attacked by his dog, said sheriff's spokesman Deputy Brendan Hurley.
Richard L. Dambrowski, 46, suffered "significant physical trauma" to his face and neck from the encounter, which occurred inside the house, Hurley said.
Dambrowski was pronounced dead at the scene, Hurley said.
The Humane Society of Greater Rochester's humane law enforcement team responded to the home and euthanized the dog, an American pit bull terrier, Hurley said.
According to his obituary, Dambrowski was an avid photographer and loved air shows. He was survived by his mother, sisters and other relatives, according to his obituary.
"Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Dambrowski," Hurley said.
Source: Democrat and Chronicle
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