70-Year-Old Tennessee Woman Who Owned 2 Rottweilers Is Killed in Dog Attack

Photo: Sevier County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook

On Friday, deputies from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Seymour home of Debbie Boyd.

There, they found Boyd unresponsive, “suffering from numerous dog bites,” according to a statement.

It was unclear if Boyd and the child are related.

The two dogs are now in the custody of local animal control.

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Investigators did not say how long the dogs were part of Boyd’s family.

Police continue to investigate the mauling, and once the investigation is complete, officials will determine what to do with the animals.

Boyd’s remains were taken to Knox County Regional Forensic Center in Knoxville for an autopsy.

Attempts to reach Boyd’s relatives were unsuccessful Tuesday.

source: people.com