DAYTONA BEACH — A man and woman were mauled by pit bulls when they tried to separate the fighting dogs Sunday night, authorities said.

The incident occurred at in the Pelican Bay community in Daytona Beach and was reported at 6:48 p.m., dispatchers said.

According to information from emergency workers, the 57-year-old man suffered multiple deep puncture wounds to his forearm and had his right index finger bitten off.

The 54-year-old woman also suffered puncture wounds and a possible fracture to her arm, paramedics said.

No further information was available.

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