Air ambulance hero shot XL Bully dead as it attacked three people
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A hero helicopter pilot shot a crazed XL bully dead which savaged three people in the countryside.

Jon Earp landed his helicopter on a farm where he was summoned to address multiple attacks on three victims who were ‘seriously injured’ by the aggressive dog.

The chopper pilot was given a shotgun by a neighbouring farmer – and coolly shot the dog called Ricoh four times before anyone else was injured.

The dog was so ferocious it was completely unaffected by the first shot and needed four to be euthanised.

A judge commended Capt Earp, 52, for his courage after shooting the 18-month old XL Bully during the almost deadly attack on multiple people.

Judge Nicola Jones remarked that the dog was ‘relentless’ during the ‘sustained’ attack – highlighting that someone could have been killed due to the delayed response from the police armed unit, which was situated too far away.

The judge said he would be receiving a Crown Court commendation for his actions on the day.

He joined the Wales Air Ambulance Service 12 years ago after surviving lung cancer – and promised he wanted to ‘make a difference.’

Jon Earp, a helicopter pilot, shot a crazed XL bully dead which savaged three people in the countryside

Jon Earp, a helicopter pilot, shot a crazed XL bully dead which savaged three people in the countryside

The dog was so ferocious it was completely unaffected by the first shot and needed four to be euthanised (file photo)

The dog was so ferocious it was completely unaffected by the first shot and needed four to be euthanised (file photo)

The judge said: ‘On that day the police armed response team were so far away that they couldn’t come to euthanise that dog.

‘It took four shots to destroy the dog at the scene. 

‘The first shot had no impact whatsoever – which goes to the ferocity, strength and danger of that animal.’

Caernarfon Crown Court learned about the events at the farm in Rhoshirwaun, Gwynedd in November 2023, which were ‘triggered’ when the landlord blew his horn to signify his arrival for rent collection.

Dog owner Lisa Grant, 56, admitted being the owner of the XL Bully dangerously out of control.

Ms Grant and her partner were tenants on the farm belonging to Gwilym Wyn Roberts who called to collect rent.

On his approach, he sounded the horn of his vehicle – which ‘triggered’ the dog.

Mr Roberts saw the dog it’s owner and her partner Roger.

The dog then attacked Mr Roberts – who suffered bite mark injuries to his arm which required hospital treatment.

William Griffin, the prosecutor, stated that just before 11.30am on November 17, North Wales Police received reports concerning multiple individuals being bitten by a dog at the farm.

The chopper pilot was given a shotgun by a neighbouring farmer - and coolly shot the dog called Ricoh four times before anyone else was injured

The chopper pilot was given a shotgun by a neighbouring farmer – and coolly shot the dog called Ricoh four times before anyone else was injured

Mr Roberts’ son called for the assistance of an air ambulance.

Following the air ambulance’s arrival, Capt Earp used a shotgun to put down the dog and then airlifted Grant and her partner to the hospital for their ‘serious injuries’.

In a police interview, Ms. Grant explained that Ricoh had been residing at the farm with other dogs without any ‘issues’, but the horn of the car had ‘triggered’ the dog’s aggressive reaction.

Mr Roberts said the physical scars from the ‘horrible’ attack remain, and said ‘everyone is lucky to be alive’.

Amy Edwards, defending, said Ms Grant was remorseful for Mr Roberts having been injured, and is ‘incredibly grateful’ to him and his son for their actions on the day.

Ms Edwards said that Ms Grant intervened to try and regain control of the dog during the attack, and suffered serious injuries as a result. 

She added that there was ‘no prior knowledge or concerns’ regarding the dog’s behaviour.

The judge said: ‘Mr Earp recognised that the dog still posed a risk to other people at the scene, including the emergency services, and that if swift action was not taken then the defendant’s partner could have lost his life.

‘It took four shots to destroy the dog at the scene’ she said.

‘The first shot had no impact whatsoever – which goes to the ferocity, strength and danger of that animal. Without his actions, your partner’s life would not have been saved.

‘What he did was incredibly brave and he no doubt saved all parties at the scene from more serious injury, and saved your partner’s life.’

She sentenced Grant, now of Criccieth, to eight months imprisonment – which was suspended for a year. She is also banned from keeping dogs for an indefinite period.

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