FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A 62-year-old woman had to undergo surgery and remains in the hospital after being mauled Sunday afternoon by three dogs on Big Swamp Road in Pamplico, according to Officer Zack Ellis with the Florence County Environmental Office.
Ellis said the woman was doing work in her yard when the dogs got loose from where they were being kept at a home in the community and attacked the woman.
Her specific condition hasn’t been released.
Ellis said the animals involved in the attack were two Cane Corsos and one mixed-breed dog.
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He added that the owner of three dogs voluntarily surrendered them, along with two other dogs.
Ellis said all five are being housed at the animal shelter of the Florence County Environmental Services.
Officials said they plan to cite the owner of the animals for violations, and a hearing will be held on the matter at a later time.
Ellis said they’re turning the findings of the investigation over to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office for further review.
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