A 50-year-old woman from Marsascala was treated for injuries after she was attacked by a dog while at the beach in Xemxija on Monday.
A police spokesperson said that the woman was bitten on the legs several times as she fought off the dog at about 11.30am.
A 29-year-old man from Birkirkara attempted to help her and was also attacked by the dog.
The victims were given first aid on site and taken to a health centre for further treatment.