Large dog attacks woman on hiking trail in Ķemeri
A large light-brown dog bit and scratched a woman near the Kūdras station hiking route in Ķemeri, Jūrmala, on 31 October. She has posted a warning on social media for other hikers.
A woman was attacked by a large, light-brown dog on a hiking route near Kūdras station in Ķemeri, part of the Latvian resort city of Jūrmala. She later posted a warning on social media, urging hikers, local residents and anyone visiting the area to be especially careful.
The woman, named Zane, says the incident took place on 31 October 2026. The dog was with its owner, but according to her, he was unable to keep the animal under control. The dog bit and scratched her during the attack.
The owner's response
Zane writes that the owner justified himself by saying it was "just a puppy that never does this". In her words, the reality is that she has bite wounds and scratches.
A popular route
The area around Kūdras station in Ķemeri is a favoured spot for walks and hikes. It forms part of wider tourist routes running through Ķemeri and Jūrmala, so pedestrians and nature lovers are regularly found there. She stresses that it is also a "TrekTours Latvia" hiking route and says the dog is reportedly brought there every weekend.
Precautions going forward
Zane says that after the experience she will be more cautious on hikes and will now carry pepper spray. She urges people planning a walk or hike near Kūdras station to pay attention to their surroundings and to be careful if they encounter the dog in question.
