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Dog Attack

06/07/2017

In reference to the dog attack on 6/5/2017. At approximately 12:15 AM, Deputies along with EMS responded to a reported dog attack on County Road 265, in the Refuge area. Upon arrival, first responders found a patient suffering critical injuries. The patient was air lifted to UAB trauma center. Sheriff Shearon has spoken with the Patient, the extent of her injuries is still unknown at this time. Deputies have made contact with the owner of the dogs that attacked the patient and the dogs have been quarantined at a local vet. The owner has been corporative with this investigation. We will provide additional information once it is available.