Jan 20 2018 6:39 pm

A Lakewood Hatzolah member was viciously attacked by a pitt bull today. The Hatzolah member was walking home from Shul, passing a home at the intersection of County Line Road and Tuscany Terrace when a dog came charging at him.

“The dog stopped right near me, and I just stood still – not wanting to run,” the Hatzolah member told TLS. “Suddenly it jumped and bit me on the hand, and when I managed to get it to leave go of my hand, it bit me on my leg,” and knocked him to the ground.

Another member of Hatzolah walking with him immediately radioed for help.

With the dog’s teeth still grasping his leg, the owner came over and began pulling it away, while the other Hatzolah member kicked it – finally getting it to release its bite.

The member – bleeding from his hand and leg – was treated on scene and transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, where he was given multiple shots and received X-rays.

“I’m sore and in pain,” the member said, adding that he’s concerned that this shouldn’t happen again to someone – especially walking alone.

“If this would have happened to someone walking alone, and nobody to help, this could have been much worse,” the member said.

Describing the attack, the member who helped him told TLS, “If this was Ch’V a child, it could have killed him.”

Police Chief Greg Meyer tells TLS, the dog should have been leashed, according to law. “There was a summons issued, and the dog has to remain inside,” the Chief told TLS.

“We will make sure to follow up with Animal Control and check the dog’s being leashed or fenced in,” Chief Meyer said.

The Chief also wished the member a speedy recovery, and thanked those who came to his aid.

UPDATE 7:25 PM: Police Chief Greg Meyer has personally phoned the Hatzolah volunteer to check up on him and wish him well.

(You can view a photo of one of the bites here.)