Author: Colby Derr, Kathryn Roley Published: 2:36 PM CDT June 11, 2025 Updated: 10:39 AM CDT June 12, 2025 According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the teen was attacked by more than 10 dogs off of White Oak Drive on Wednesday, June 11 at approximately 12:15 p.m. Officials said in a statement that around 30 dogs were housed at the location as part of a rescue. The victim had been assisting the rescue by taking care of the animals in a fenced area and trying to find them permanent homes. “It could have totally been avoided. And this young girl's family wouldn't be suffering right now,” Ralph Murphy, a neighbor, said. “I mean, she's gone,” Heidi Clay, whose father lived in the area, said. Residents said this neighborhood in Alexander was quiet until the dogs moved in and started roaming the area, acting aggressively. One neighbor said he had 17 dogs against his fence at one point. “This is a neighborhood. We may be in the county, but I mean, we're just normal people. … [Read more...]
Man dies after being attacked by pack of dogs in south Kansas City.
By: Megan Abundis Posted 4:55 PM, Nov 07, 2024 and last updated 11:15 PM, Nov 07, 2024 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man died after being mauled by a pack of dogs in south Kansas City, Missouri, last Saturday, police said. On Saturday, Nov. 2, police responded to the 3200 block of East 80th Street on reports of an animal attack. Police were told multiple dogs were attacking the victim, whose family identified to KSHB 41 News as Chris Culbertson. A second victim contacted police and told them she was also attacked. Culbertson was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, family and police told KSHB 41 News. Angela Culbertson shared photos of her brother, Chris Culbertson, telling KSHB 41 that she wants people to remember him as a happy man who loved his family, his construction work, and living his life. She also shared a surveillance video of him from a camera that picked up the attack on Culbertson. The … [Read more...]
Woman fighting for her life after being attacked by 8 dogs while on a walk
By Paulina Aguilar and Jordan Gartner Published: Jul. 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM EDT PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A Portland mother of two is fighting for her life after she was attacked by a group of dogs. Mytoka Petry was on a walk in the North Portland area earlier this week when eight dogs randomly attacked her. Portland police said the attack happened near a homeless encampment and it turned into a chaotic scene. Two people tried intervening, but they too were injured with one being sent to the hospital with serious injuries. Full Story: https://www.valleynewslive.com/2024/07/27/woman-fighting-her-life-after-being-attacked-by-8-dogs-while-walk/ … [Read more...]