BOSTON — Authorities are investigating after a woman was mauled by dogs Thursday afternoon in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.
Police say they received a 911 call around 2:43 p.m. for a vicious dog in the area of 208 Brunswick Street.
Arriving officers found a victim in her 70s who had sustained several dog bites, according to investigators.
She was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Officials say a tourniquet needed to be applied to assist the victim.
The dogs involved in the attack were secured in a backyard.
It is unclear what breed of dogs were involved.
The incident remains under investigation by Boston Police and Boston Animal Control.
Last month, a woman was mauled to death by a dog less than two miles from Thursday’s attack.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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