73-year-old Woman Attacked by Dogs
June 14, 2009 12:56 PM
KENNEWICK, Wash. (AP) - Police say a 73-year-old Kennewick,
Wash., woman out for a morning walk was attacked by four
neighborhood dogs, including three pit bulls.
Barbara Long was treated for her injuries and released at
Kennewick General Hospital after Saturday's attack.
Officer Ken Melone told the Tri-City Herald the woman was able
to get away from the dog and ran to a neighbor's house for help.
Police and animal control officers captured the dogs and took
them to the Tri-Cities Animal Shelter. Police say Animal control is
investigating and may pursue criminal charges against the dog's
owners.
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Information from: Tri-City Herald, http://www.tri-cityherald.com
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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