Sunday, June 24, 2012

93 Year Old Woman Bitten By Dog

KENTUCKY -- The Lexington Fire Department and police say a 93 year old woman was attacked by a dog early Saturday afternoon while working in her garden. It happened around 11:00am on Carterbrook Lane off Paris Pike.

Officials say the dog was leashed at a next-door neighbor's property. Police say the leash was long and the dog bit the woman's leg. She is expected to be okay.

As for the dog, officials say animal control will quarantine it for ten days. The dog is up-to-date with its shots. No charges are expected at this time.

(LEX18 - June 23, 2012)