
Not all of those injured were hurt by the animals and some suffered injuries after becoming caught up in the mele that followed as people rushed to the school building to shelter from the attacking animals. Of 21 individuals involved, 18 were students and three were teachers. Parents of students who were affected were contacted and ambulances were on site to assess and treat any injuries." Heather Harman-Michael, director of communications and public relations for Willard School District, told Newsweek: "There was an incident during recess in which neighborhood dogs got onto the playground and injured several students and teachers.

21 people were injured after two dogs made their way into the school playground during recess.

A picture of the exterior of Willard Intermediate South school in Greene County, Missouri.
