UNION CITY, Ga. — Several dogs have been euthanized after Fulton County leaders say they attacked and killed a woman.
On Aug. 1, someone called 911 just before 11:15 a.m. and reported that a woman who had been attacked was lying on the side of Lakeside Drive in Union City.
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Union City fire crews arrived eight minutes later and found her with "severe lacerations from extensive dog bites."
She was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. On Thursday, Fulton County officials reported that she died from those injuries.
Her identity has not been released.
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Fulton County Animal Services took three dogs into custody after the attack and the owner later surrendered two more dogs.
Four dogs have been euthanized and a fifth is in custody at the animal shelter.
A Fulton County spokesperson says police are continuing to investigate the attack and charges are expected to be filed.
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