A Massachusetts woman died on Friday after being attacked by her own pitbull while she was having a seizure, according to a press statement by the Bristol County DA’s Office. The victim was identified as Melissa Astacio (44), whom family members said was known to have seizures.
Police got a 911 call for the attack just before 5:30 p.m. Friday. After arriving on the scene at Lees River Avenue, officials had to use a Taser to subdue the dog, which police say is an 8-year-old pit bull. She was taken to the local hospital where she was pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m.
The dog is currently in possession of the Swansea Animal Rescue at its facility. Police are continuing to investigate the case.
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I just don't understand why these dogs are so popular.... One guy I know was attacked by three of them & seriously injured. He had to get help to beat them off of him. Know of another case where two of them killed and consumed another dog in a house.
Police got a 911 call for the attack just before 5:30 p.m. Friday. After arriving on the scene at Lees River Avenue, officials had to use a Taser to subdue the dog, which police say is an 8-year-old pit bull. She was taken to the local hospital where she was pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m.
The dog is currently in possession of the Swansea Animal Rescue at its facility. Police are continuing to investigate the case.
https://www.wsbradio.com/news/natio...-while-having-seizure/9PyFCa5V87bPemKmYpKNTM/
I just don't understand why these dogs are so popular.... One guy I know was attacked by three of them & seriously injured. He had to get help to beat them off of him. Know of another case where two of them killed and consumed another dog in a house.