Charges Against Dog Rescuer Follow Fatal Dog Attack in Hong Kong

On September 23, 2026, South China Morning Post reported that authorities charged Luk after a stray dog involved in the attack was found to have a microchip registered in his name. This situation arises after a 27-year-old woman was found dead with multiple dog bite wounds after being chased by dogs while riding a bicycle.

The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department confirmed that the stray dog was among five captured during investigations into the woman's death. Footage from closed-circuit television showed the woman being chased by three dogs shortly before she was attacked. The woman was pronounced dead at Pok Oi Hospital shortly after the incident.

Luk stated that he had registered a 13-year-old mongrel named Dai B, initially rescued from a homeless woman whom he helped care for, under his name. The dog, which has since been captured, may undergo DNA testing to determine its involvement in the attack. Luk has been charged for failing to keep the dog under proper control and for maintaining a dog with an expired license.

With calls for stronger regulations surrounding stray and dangerous dogs, Hong Kong’s secretary for environment and ecology, Tse Chin-wan, has vowed to review existing policies. The recent fatal attacks, including an earlier incident in August where a dog killed a fellow animal shelter worker, have spurred greater scrutiny of dog ownership and control laws in the city.

Kent Luk highlighted ongoing issues with stray dogs in the New Territories, where his rescue group has reported a significant rise in cases of abandoned animals. He expressed concern over the fate of seized strays and criticized the lack of effective enforcement against abandonment, calling for more comprehensive strategies for managing stray populations.