10K Marathon Runner Loses After A Stray Dog Attack in Bengaluru

Ethiopia’s pro-runner Mulle Waishun was attacked mid-run and tried his best to step over the dog to prevent a fall.

A stray dog ruined a runner’s chances of victory at the TCS World 10K run in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Ethiopia’s Mulle Waishun was attacked mid-run and tried his best to step over the dog to prevent a fall. The runner finished 9th in the race after the dog began chasing him near Cubbon Park Metro Station according to Deccan Herald.

"International Marathon" in Bengaluru!
Wasihan was leading to win!
A street dog bit near VidhanSoudha
He lost it! pic.twitter.com/B5TMCfUGwH

— GB (@_Gbhat) May 16, 2016

After the story picked up on social media, people expressed their concerns over the poor administration of the race.

@rajasekharvk @_Gbhat hardly a misfortune.. More a complete lack of administration.

— Laxmi Lobo (@Online_Florist) May 16, 2016

While others have seen the humour in the unpleasant incident.

@_Gbhat @RizKhan2011
Was dog trained by competitor? :-)))

— Hiromasa Shimajiri (@SouthernF124788) May 16, 2016

@_Gbhat @abdullah_0mar dog be like "O bitch get out the way bitch get out the way"

— Captain Humour (@jstjoking) May 16, 2016

On its Facebook page, the TCS Bengaluru World 10K 2016 metaphorically shrugged their shoulders and called the incident ‘unfortunate’ and ‘out of their control’. The issue has been raised with the relevant authorities.