CALIFORNIA -- An investigation continues into what is now being called "the possible mauling death" of a woman whose bloodied body was found in a North County backyard along with eight large dogs, sheriff's officials reported.
The 30-year-old victim's cousin made an emergency call about 5:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 to report finding her relative's body while checking on her at the home in the 1300 block of Calle Tecolotan in Fallbrook, Sgt. Brian Jenkins said.
Deputies had to call animal-control officers to secure a group of dogs, described as "Olde English Bulldogges" running loose in the yard.
The dead woman's injuries were "consistent with dog bites," Sgt. Victor Perry said. He added, however, that a cause-of-death ruling would remain on hold pending autopsy findings.
Given the wounds on the woman's body, further examination will have to determine if the woman suffered any other injuries or medical conditions prior to the interaction of the part of the dogs.
The victim had been housesitting for the owners of the home while they were out of town, according to Jenkins. Her name was withheld pending family notification.
The county Animal Services Department impounded the dogs, agency spokesman Dan DeSousa said.
(Village News Network - Nov 12, 2012)
