Elderly Cape Town woman mauled to death by pit bulls
An elderly Cape Town woman has been mauled to death by pit bulls at her home in Bonteheuwel.
The women’s body was found in her garden on Tuesday.
Police spokesperson FC van Wyk says the woman’s son made the grim discovery.
“The body of an 88-year-old woman was found by her son in her backyard at her residence in Loganberry Street, Bonteheuwel on 2023-03-28 at about 17:00. According to reports Bishop Lavis SAPS members attended to the scene where a female was attacked by pit bull dogs.”
Van Wyk says a municipal animal inspector removed the dogs, which allegedly belonged to the neighbours.
“A senior inspector of Law Enforcements Animal Control Unit of the City of Cape Town came and removed the dogs. At this stage no foul play is suspected.
“Circumstances surrounding this fatal incident are under investigation.”
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