Kyle Dyer Dog Bite Video on 9 News Prompts Support, Wishes
LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – A Kyle Dyer dog bite video that aired live on 9 News this morning has prompted viewer support and best wishes for Dyer. Kyle Dyer suffered a dog bite during 9 News KUSA Channel 9 broadcast this morning. Moments ago, Kyle Dyer’s co-workers told news that Dyer is alert, resting, and recovering. Moreover, Dyer wants to thank viewers for their outpouring of support.
But strangely, as 9 News insured the video was removed from YouTube today, other news stations across the country began to air and post the Kyle Dyer bite video in its entirety, for its own viewers today.
Kyle Dyer’s dog bite happened live this morning during 9 News telecast. Dyer leaned in toward the face of a rescued 85-pound Argentine Mastiff. The dog was not on its leash. It lunged at Kyle Dyer’s lip.
Her station has since updated news that Dyer suffered a dog bite to part, not all, of the lip. She underwent reconstructive surgery, that surgery has been successful, and Dyer is already alert and resting safely.
Kyle Dyer tonight through the 9 News representatives thanked fans for their enormous outpouring of support. The dog is now being held in the Denver Animal Shelter. He will remain there ten days and be re-evaluated on February 18 or 19.
The dog’s owner has been cited for the dog appearing without a leash and without having undergone a rabies shot. The dog, however, has not tested positive for rabies.
Vice President of News at 9NEWS Patti Dennis tells news tonight that “We love Kyle and what she and her family do for this community. We also love animals and will continue to do all we can to use 9NEWS to improve animal welfare in Colorado.”
Tonight, 9News is telling viewers that they may email their messages of support to a dedicated email for Dyer at webteam@9news.com. Supporters can also send letters to Dyer at the station’s address of 500 Speer Blvd. Denver, CO 80203.
Gary Shapiro also tells news that Kyle’s recovery will “take a while”. “She wanted me to thank everyone who has called, sent e-mails, posted comments and sent well-wishes and prayers her way. Kyle is going to be OK, although she will be off the air for a while. “
Shapiro says the firefighter who appeared during the news segment had previously rescued the dog. But tonight, Shapiro tells news that the same firefighter is a hero again. The dog “snapped at Kyle for whatever reason and got some of her lip. The firefighter immediately started caring for Kyle in the newsroom and to us became a hero for the second time.” Shapiro added “And from me, thanks to everyone for the positive thoughts and prayers.”
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on February 8th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
I hope Ms. Dyer is fine but she should not have leaned in on the dog. There are many animal lovers here and elsewhere who will be extremely upset if the dog is put down because of human stupidity.
on February 8th, 2012 at 9:39 pm
how recklessly irresponsible can 9 News be? in haste to enhance their ratings, they put this overwhelmed DOG and its owner in impossible situation, now only holding DOG and its owner responsible while acting as victims when things went very predictably wrong, what is on display here is just how hypocritical the liberal left is, aligning themselves with Godlike standards for all to admire while ignoring basic self responsibilities, quickly distancing THEMSELVES or blaming others if they fail, Kyle Dyer, 9 News should issue public apology and rally to defense of both DOG and owner, I for one might just make an example of this for all to see…
on February 9th, 2012 at 7:49 am
I agree with the comments above. You don’t lean towards a dog that you don’t know.. The dog should NOT be put down..! 9 news should issue public apology and rally to defend the dog and his owner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on February 9th, 2012 at 11:04 am
He didn’t “immediately” do anything, but sit there. According to the video I saw, both men just sat there, and continued to just sit there!
on February 9th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Ok I don’t understand how a dog could be in the news station AT ALL without verification of its rabies vaccines. If not required, then it should have just been common sense to ask the owners. And as for charging the owners about not being on a leash would they still have been charged if all had gone well on the air? I think NOT. I don’t know why the woman got so close to the dog, but yes it was a dumb idea, there’s cameras everywhere, lights, sounds, the dog is obviously going to feel threatened. I feel bad for the woman and I really wish the best for her hope she gets better soon and not too much damage was done. I also hope the dog is not put down, the owners are not charged, and news station apilogizes to the owners for charging them with the dog leash law in the first place, and more importantly, apilogizes to the anchorwoman for not making sure the dog was on a leash and had its vaccines when asking her to do the segment. And as for the hospital bills? They should go to the news station as well for, again, not making sure the dog was on a leash and had its vaccines!!
on February 10th, 2012 at 8:54 am
I agree with everyone but especially Jenny. It is common sense not at approach a dog that you dont know especially when the dog is out of its environment; she practically asked to get bit in the face. Don’t get me wrong, my thoughts and prayers are with her but its her own fault she got bit. And the news station pressing charges and animal control holding the dog for 10 days is a bit too much. That is going to be one very distressed dog! Its the news stations fault for not checking records. If that isnt a policy, then every employee (including Kyle) is at risk and that could potentionally be a liability lawsuit. The news station should drop the charges and return the dog to its owner!! There is absolutely NO reason the dog should be put down because someone made an idiotic judgement! She should of asked herself this question: If I won’t touch this dog if I saw it by itself outside, why would I touch inside without asking the owner? Duh!!