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Dallas Couple Attacked By 3 Dogs Near Ferguson Park Sue Owner

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - The survivors of a dog attack in Dallas on June 1 are suing the dog's owner for more than $1 million, claiming the owner failed to properly handle his dogs.

Dallas Police said the three Rottweilers attacked the couple near Ferguson Park.

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The scene where police are investigating an incident where three dogs attacked two people in Dallas near Ferguson Park. (Credit: CBS 11 News)

The husband, Francisco Madrigal, was able to get his wife, Esmerelda, up a tree as the dogs mauled him.

He spent two weeks in the hospital.

The dogs' owner said the Rottweilers dug a hole in the yard and got out.

Police shot and killed one of the dogs. The other two were detained and later euthanized.

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