Woman left fighting for life after being mauled by two dogs – and she was only freed when cops pepper sprayed the beasts
A woman is left fighting for her life after being brutally mauled by two dogs who surrounded her on a country road.
The attack happened at around 4am on Thursday at Trebeck Court on the edge of the south-east Victorian coastal town of Winchelsea.
Fortunately for the woman, her cry for help caught the attention of police officers who were forced to use pepper spray on the wild animals to loosen them from the 54-year-old, the Geelong Advertiser reported.
A woman is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being attacked by two dogs (general photo shown)
Paramedics were called and treated the woman at the scene before taking her to Geelong Hospital with serious injuries to a leg and upper body.
The woman remains in hospital in serious but stable condition.
Officers captured the two dogs and have since been handed over to municipal guards.
It is not clear what breed the dogs are.
Victoria Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack and why the woman was outside in the early hours.
Surf Coast Shire community general manager Gail Gatt said the onus was on dog owners to keep control of their pets.
The dog attack happened early Friday morning on a country road
“Responsible dog ownership is essential to keeping people, pets and wildlife safe in our community,” Ms Gatt said.
‘Our message to dog owners is clear: your dog is your responsibility.’
The Victorian region has seen a sharp increase in dog attacks, up 46 percent (69) in 2023 compared to the previous year (22).
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation into the latest incident is urged to contact police.
Victoria Police has been contacted for comment.