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28-year-old Fall River woman taken to Rhode Island Hospital after being attacked by dogs
A Fall River woman was injured after a reported dog attack on Thursday.
According to Det. Sergeant Matthew Mendes, at 12:30 p.m., Officers responded to the 200 block of Barnaby Street following the reports of a dog attacking a male.
Upon arrival, Officers discovered that a 28-year-old female had been bit multiple times.
According to an eyewitness, three dogs got loose from a nearby yard and jumped on the female, knocking her to the ground.
A male who was in the area, assisted the female by pulling the three dogs away from her.
Officers and paramedics provided aid to the female, who was then transported to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Animal control responded to the scene, at which time one dog was quarantined at a local animal shelter and the other two will be quarantined with their respective owner.
The incident is still under investigation by Animal Control, who will determine the statues of the animals.
