Viciously Attacked By Dog, A Man And His Pet Are Saved By Woburn Workers: Reports

WOBURN, MA — Two workers from the Department of Public Works are being hailed as heroes after they protected a man and his dog who were both being attacked by another dog.

Tom Sheehan and his 10-year-old Labrador retriever, Larry, were walking on Lexington Street around 7 a.m. Monday when the other animal assaulted them, according to multiple reports.

Sheehan said he tried to help Larry but couldn’t pull off the other dog. Fortunately, the workers in a nearby Woburn DPW truck noticed the skirmish and used a rake and a broom to fend off the attacker, who eventually ran away.

Sheehan, Larry and one of the workers all were bitten and required stitches, rabies shots and other treatment. Police said they were investigating.

To read coverage of the incident by WHDH-TV 7, click here.