Deputies respond to dog attack near Simmers Valley Rd, Harrisonburg VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies received an animal complaint near Simmers Valley Road in Rockingham. A caller reported that two dogs attacked sheep, with one dog now confined in a chicken coop and another in a nearby field. The animals involved appear to include a German Shepherd and a white dog. The dogs may belong to residents a few houses down. The situation was ongoing when units arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Rockingham VA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Near Simmers Valley Road, Rockingham.
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Simmers Valley Road.
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We have an animal complaint in progress.
00:09
Caller states that dogs in the area attacked sheep.
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(Name withheld) reports livestock injured at this location.
00:17
Caller said dogs may live a few homes down at a double-decker home.
00:23
(Name withheld) and another person own chickens at the property.
00:28
Direct carrying routes.
00:30
Direct, dogs are still on location.
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Can you repeat your last traffic?
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The dogs are still on location.
00:40
Direct.
00:41
Unit 3810.
00:44
Go ahead.
00:46
Can I clear that one at Aspen Avenue and 6th Street?
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Yes ma'am, I'm sorry about that.
00:53
It's fine, thank you.
00:55
Unit 2344, it's going to be a German Shepherd.
00:58
With a black collar and a white dog, caller said one of the dogs is now in a chicken coop.
01:06
The German Shepherd is in the nearby field.
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Location mentioned:
Simmers Valley Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
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