State Police responded to a residence in High Falls for a report ...

On August 28, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a trooper responded to a residence on Kyserike Road in High Falls, Ulster County for a report of a dog attack.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a two-year-old pit bull attacked an 8-year-old female and a 39-year-old female. The 8-year-old suffered head and neck injuries. The 39-year-old suffered serious injuries to her right hand.

Upon arrival the dog attempted to attack EMS personal and the trooper. The trooper shot the dog as it presented a threat to everyone at the scene. Both victims were transported to Westchester Medical Center via helicopter. The 8-year-old is listed in critical but stable condition.