Woman Fights Off Doberman + Bull Hunt Continues + West Nile

Happy Sunday, Miller Place-Rocky Point! Here's what's happening today in Miller Place-Rocky Point. The Long Island bull is still on the lam. Check out how searchers are trying to find him. West Nile has been found in nearby mosquitos. Find out how to stay safe. A woman fought off a Doberman to protect her small dog. Watch the video.

First, today's weather will be rain in the morning and overnight with a high of 81 and a low of 71 degrees.

Here are the top stories in Miller Place-Rocky Point today:

1. News 12 shares a video of a woman who fights off a Doberman to protect a small dog in Middle Island. No one appeared injured. (News 12 Long Island)
2. News 12 has the update on the search for the escaped Mastic bull. Teams are using infrared devices and a pen with food to lure him in. On Thursday night he was spotted in Moriches. (News 12 Long Island)
3. Peggy Spellman Hoey reports that a mosquito was found to have West Nile in Holbrook on July 14. Authorities advise taking caution against mosquito bites and to report sightings of dead birds to 631-852-5999 with a photo. (Patch)
4. Patch also reports that someone was airlifted after a dirt bike crash in Calverton Friday, according to Riverhead Town Police. The crash happened at 3 p.m. on Edwards Avenue in the vicinity of a motorsports facility and track. (Patch)

Today in Miller Place-Rocky Point

• Blueberry Festival at The Shoppes, 10 a.m.
• The Fantasticks, 3 to 5 p.m., Theater Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson

Miller Place-Rocky Point Patch Notebook

• North Shore Public Library has a project for kids to blow indoor bubbles on a rainy day and learn some science at the same time. (Facebook)

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• Port Palooza (July 31)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions (August 1)

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• Stressed out caring for a loved one with memory issues? (Details)

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— Jackie

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