A-36-YEAR-OLD man was transported to hospital after suffering multiple dog bites on a private property in Barron Road, Hillcrest on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Shawn Herbst from Netcare 911, paramedics responded to a dog bite report.

“They found a man, believed to be a gardener, with multiple dog bites. The man was working on the property when he was bitten by two pit dogs.

“He sustained multiple dog bites and was treated on scene and transported to hospital in a stable condition,” said Herbst.

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