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Pit bulls attack homeless man; 3 dogs killed

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Deputies say a homeless man was sleeping when a pack of pit bulls started biting and attacking him overnight in suburban West Palm Beach.

The incident occurred on North Military Trail just north of Belvedere Road.

Law enforcement said a person called 911 saying they heard someone screaming in the area.

Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene and tried to get the pit bulls off the man. They were forced to kill one of the attacking animals.  

Deputies canvassed the neighborhood looking for more of the dogs and later discovered that they were owned by a person who lived in the area. 

The owner of the dogs gave the other two pit bulls to animal control and they were later euthanized.

The victim was taken to an area hospital where he is conscious and talking but suffering from bite injuries.

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