Randall describes trauma of Great Dane attack
FALLS CITY – A 36-year-old Falls City woman told the Falls City City Council Monday about a dog attack while her husband suggested what might have happened had she or a child been taken to the ground amidst seven unsettled Great Danes.
Megan Randall said she was traumatized by the June 12 incident and asked the city to place a dangerous dog classification on the animal.
Megan said she and a FedEx driver were concerned after seeing a black Great Dane at large in the neighborhood, so they started up her brother’s driveway together. Suddenly, she said, five other dogs blocked their path. A seventh dog, a tan Great Dane, came up from behind.
Randall: “It gave no warning by barking or growling. The dog just leaped at me from behind and without warning attacked me and bit me on my upper arm.”
After biting, she said the tan Great Dane began barking wildly and provoked the other dogs to begin barking too. The FedEx driver helped Randall retreat to her car.
Randall: “Brandon gave me his phone and started walking back to his truck, then three of the black Great Danes cornered him up against his FedEx truck. By waving and thrusting the package towards them he was able to safely get into his truck.”
She said the dogs were still running loose when her parents arrived to transport her to the emergency room.
A report was filed with Falls City police, who verified that the dog owned by Presbyterian minister Richard Martin was current on its rabies shots.
Randall: “I realize it must be difficult for one person to own, maintain and control seven Great Danes within our city limits, however, Mr. Martin is clearly incapable of controlling these dogs and I fear that the next young child or another adult may not be as lucky as I was.”

Councilman Don Ferguson and Mayor Mark Harkendorff reacted to the need for reform to the city code.
Ferguson: “I totally agree with the fact that enough is enough …
Harkendorff: “Whether it has a rabies shot or not, it’s still dangerous.”
The city council also discussed placing a limit on the number of animals a person can have.
Mayor Harkendorff