Woman mauled by her three dogs is found yelling for help, Minnesota cops say

A woman was hospitalized after being attacked by her three dogs in a Minnesota apartment, police say.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department said its officers were dispatched to the apartment Sept. 3 for a report of “ a woman yelling for help. ”

When officers arrived, they found the woman “suffering from severe injuries,” according to a news release. Police said she had been mauled by her three dogs described as being pit bulls.

She was taken to a hospital, where she was listed in critical but stable condition, according to police. It’s unclear what led to the attack.

Police said a security guard at the apartment was also injured when he tried to stop the attack. He then injured one of the dogs, who police said was euthanized because of their injuries.

One other dog was euthanized “due to aggression,” police said. The third dog was taken to an animal shelter and was in quarantine.

Brooklyn Park is about a 15-mile drive northwest from Minneapolis.

What to know about dog attacks

“ Dog bites can cause pain , injury, and spread germs that cause infection,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. “Nearly 1 in 5 people bitten by a dog requires medical attention.”

Dogs bite more than 4.5 million people each year in the U.S., and nearly 800,000 of those people need medical attention, according to the CDC .

Any dog can bite if they feel scared or nervous, or if they want to be alone. You should never approach a dog that seems angry or scared, the CDC said.

If an unfamiliar dog comes up to you, officials say you should:

• Stay calm and be still.

• Avoid eye contact with the dog.

• Don’t panic or make loud noises. Don’t run.

• Say “no” or “go home” in a deep voice. Stand with the side of your body toward the dog.

• Slowly raise your hands to your neck and back away slowly.

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