A family dog attacked a 62-year-old girl, leaving her dying in a dog brush,  , Alabama , officials said.
The evening of , July 11, the woman’s husband asked a family member to check on his wife because he could n’t get in touch with her, according to the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
When the father spoke to his wife before, she told him she was going to , serve their dog, Cpt.  , Marty Sellers , with the coroner’s office said in a media conference broadcast by WBRC.
But he tried to call her later, and she did n’t answer, so he contacted the relative, Sellers said in a news release.
When the community part arrived at the house immediately before , 9: 30 p. m., he found the woman dying in the dog ink, according to authorities.
Then the comparative entered the ink, according to delegates, but the dog also attacked him, obstructing his entry. He did n’t sustain serious injuries, according to Sellers.
Buyers claimed the puppy appeared to be a Bullmastiff, and the family had no previous issues with the animal.
Representatives are not identifying the lady for the sake of the family’s protection.
Tuscaloosa County , is about a 65-mile travel south from , Birmingham.
What to know about puppy strikes
” Dog bites can cause problems, wound, and spread germs that cause infection”, the , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , said. ” Almost 1 in 5 people bitten by a dog requires skilled interest”.
Dogs bite more than 4.5 million persons each year in the , U. S., and almost 800, 000 of those citizens need medical attention, according to the , CDC.
Any dog can bite if they feel scared or frightened, or if they want to be alone. You should never view a dog that seems angry or frightened, the , CDC , said.
If an new puppy comes up to you, leaders say you may:
- Be relaxed and be still.
- Make no eye contact with the puppy.
- Do n’t panic or make loud noises. Do n’t run.
- Say “no” or “go home” in a deep tone. With your body facing the dog, stand with your part to the puppy.
- Your hands should be raised up to your chest, then again ahead gradually.
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