Woman Suffers Severe Injuries in Unprovoked and Vicious Dog Attack in South Carolina; Deputies also Attacked

Honk News– (Anderson County, SC) – A woman in Anderson County is recovering in the hospital after being viciously attacked by two dogs on Saturday night, officials report.

The incident occurred on LaFrance Road, where deputies from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of loose dogs on the property.

Incident Details

  • Location: LaFrance Road, Anderson County
  • Date: Saturday night
  • Victim: Unnamed woman, hospitalized with severe injuries

When deputies arrived, they found three dogs running loose. Two of the dogs aggressively charged at the officers, forcing them to euthanize one of the animals for safety. The second dog was captured and is currently being treated at a nearby animal hospital.

Victim’s Condition

Upon entering the woman’s home, deputies found her covered in blood with deep lacerations across her face and body. Due to the severity of her injuries, she was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital for emergency care as reported by a local news outlet.

The woman informed deputies that the attack was unprovoked and that the two dogs responsible belong to someone residing on the property.

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Response and Investigation

Woman Suffers Severe Injuries in Unprovoked and Vicious Dog Attack in South Carolina; Deputies also Attacked (1)
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The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the case is under active investigation. Authorities are looking into the circumstances of the attack and the ownership of the dogs.

Key Facts at a Glance

DetailInformation
Number of Dogs Involved3 (2 involved in attack, 1 euthanized)
Victim’s InjuriesSevere lacerations on face and body
Location of IncidentLaFrance Road, Anderson County
Victim’s StatusHospitalized at Greenville Memorial Hospital
Dog OwnershipBelong to someone living on the property
Investigation StatusOngoing

The Sheriff’s Office has not released further details about the dog owner or potential charges.

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Residents in the area are urged to exercise caution and report any loose or aggressive animals to local authorities.

For updates on this case, stay tuned to local news outlets or contact the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.