Police officers released from hospital after pit bull attack in Mattapan
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
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Police officers released from hospital after pit bull attack in Mattapan
WBZ TV's Anna Meiler reports.
Police officers released from hospital after pit bull attack in Mattapan
Two Boston Police officers were released from the hospital after they were attacked by two pit bulls on Wednesday.
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