Limpopo woman killed in attack by own dogs
An elderly woman has died after being bitten by her four dogs in Praktiseer outside Burgersfort.
The dogs attacked the 78-year-old woman over the weekend while she was trying to rescue a man who had come to visit the family.
Limpopo police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba said the woman was rushed to hospital, where she later died.
"According to information, the woman was at home with her daughter when they had a visitor, and the dogs tried to attack 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 the dogs turned away. She sustained injuries on her lower body.
"She was taken to hospital on Monday. Unfortunately, later that day, she succumbed to her injuries. Police were notified about the incident and opened a case of inquest for further investigations," he said.
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