A student was injured after being attacked by a dog during recess Wednesday at an elementary school in southwest Oklahoma City.While third- and fourth-grade students at Rockwood Elementary School were at recess, a dog entered the playground and bit a student, according to Oklahoma City Public Schools officials. The student was treated for minor injuries."We are grateful for the quick action of our first responders and we are working with OKC Animal Welfare to follow the safety protocol required after an incident like this," district officials said in a statement. "The safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority. Our safety team will check all fences and gates, address any issues discovered, and review safety procedures with school staff."The incident marks the second time a dog came onto an Oklahoma City elementary school's playground and attacked students. In November, several students were injured when a dog became loose on a playground at Fillmore Elementary School and attacked."We also want to encourage families to discuss safety with their students; reminding them not to approach an animal they don't know and to report stray animals to an adult," district officials said. "It's also important for our community members, especially those who live near a school, to make sure animals are safely secured to prevent this type of incident from occurring in the future."Authorities did not say what kind of dog was involved in the attack Wednesday.

A student was injured after being attacked by a dog during recess Wednesday at an elementary school in southwest Oklahoma City.

While third- and fourth-grade students at Rockwood Elementary School were at recess, a dog entered the playground and bit a student, according to Oklahoma City Public Schools officials. The student was treated for minor injuries.


"We are grateful for the quick action of our first responders and we are working with OKC Animal Welfare to follow the safety protocol required after an incident like this," district officials said in a statement. "The safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority. Our safety team will check all fences and gates, address any issues discovered, and review safety procedures with school staff."

The incident marks the second time a dog came onto an Oklahoma City elementary school's playground and attacked students. In November, several students were injured when a dog became loose on a playground at Fillmore Elementary School and attacked.

"We also want to encourage families to discuss safety with their students; reminding them not to approach an animal they don't know and to report stray animals to an adult," district officials said. "It's also important for our community members, especially those who live near a school, to make sure animals are safely secured to prevent this type of incident from occurring in the future."

Authorities did not say what kind of dog was involved in the attack Wednesday.