Algona, IA (KICD)– An Algona police officer was hurt after being bitten by a dog while responding to a complaint earlier this week.

The offcer was called to a home on North Main Street Wednesday evening in response to a report made the day prior of an aggressive dog on the property. Upon making initial contact with the occupant of the home a dog is said to have immediately exited and bit the officer through multiple layers of clothing causing four puncture wounds to the arm.

Upon being bitten, the officer reportedly armed himself with a taser but did not deploy it on the animal.

Video footage of the incident was captured on a private home security system but due to the position of the officer at the time the bite is not easily observed.

The officer was treated and released at the hospital. The incident remains under investigation.