AN ELDERLY WOMAN SUCCUMB TO INJURY AFTER DOGS ATTACK
POLOKWANE: The Police at Tubatse near Burgersfort in Sekhukhune District are investigating an inquest case, after an elderly woman aged 78, was attacked by her four dogs, while trying to rescue one of their visitor.
The dogs were apparently intending to attack a visitor when this unfortunate incident took place on Friday, 19 January 2024, at Praktiseer Leolo High School’s employees’ residence.
According to information, on the said day, the woman was at her home with her daughter, when they had a visitor and the dogs tried to attack the him. In the process, the woman interjected trying to protect the man, but her dogs turned to her and bit her. Her daughter then assisted her, and dogs turned away. She sustained injuries on her lower body.
She was not taken for medical treatment until, on Monday, 22 January 2024, when they decided to take her to local hospital, unfortunately, later that day, she succumbed to her injuries .
The Police were notified about the incident and opened a case of inquest for further investigations.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police Limpopo Major General Jan Scheepers strongly advised the community members, especially owners of pets, to be careful with dogs around them and not to fully relax.
The Police investigations are continuing.
