Two dogs that fatally mauled meter reader have been put down

Kane Minion, 42, died after being savaged by the animals while he was working for Energex in Greenbank, south of Brisbane, last weekend.

Kane Minion, 42, who was killed after being attacked by dogs while working as a meter reader at a property at Greenbank.

Two dogs that mauled a meter reader to death have been put down.

Kane Minion, 42, died after being savaged by the animals while he was working for Energex in Greenbank, south of Brisbane, last weekend.

The dogs - a bandog bull-mastiff cross and a Rhodesian ridgeback cross - were seized following the attack and have now been put to sleep.

Logan Council confirmed they were “swiftly and humanely euthanised” on Tuesday.

Kane Minion, 42, who was killed after being attacked by dogs while working as a meter reader

“Earlier this week, the owners of the dogs legally surrendered the animals to the council to allow the matter to be dealt with in the best interest of public safety,” a statement from the council said.

“Yesterday, after advice that Queensland Police Service had completed the relevant part of its investigation, the dogs were swiftly and humanely euthanised.

“Logan City Council’s heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the victim and others who may have been impacted by the tragic incident at Greenbank.”

Mr Minion, 42, was found unconscious in the front yard of the property with critical injuries. He died at the scene despite efforts to save him.

A Bandog Bullmastiff and a Rhodesian ridgeback cross have been euthanised after the death of Mr Minion. Picture: Nine News

The dogs are led away from the property after the attack. Picture: Nine News

Mr Minion had spent seven years working for Downer’s Skilltech and was working as a contractor for Energex when he was killed.

Police found three dogs at the address, two of which were impounded by Logan City Council. A sign on the fence read: “Warning – Guard dogs on duty Do not enter!”

It is believed meter readers had visited the property on multiple occasions but the dogs were previously kept behind a second fence.

Mr Minion’s Facebook profile shows him cuddling a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. It also reveals he became engaged on December 24 last year to his long-term partner.

Originally published as Two dogs that fatally mauled meter reader have been put down