COARSEGOLD–On the afternoon of December 16th, 2024, tragedy struck in the small town of Coarsegold, California, as a vicious dog mauling claimed the life of an unsuspecting female victim.
Updated 12-17-2024
A team of deputies was assigned to search for the outstanding dog from yesterday’s mauling incident. During a search of the area, the third canine that escaped last night was located. During the contact, Deputies were forced to put it down.
There is no further known threat to residents in that area. We believe the canines responsible for the mauling incident have been located.
Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue has released a video statement regarding the incident here.
ORIGINAL STORY
Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputies rushed to the scene near the 46000 block of Road 417 after receiving a 911 call at approximately 3:30 p.m. reporting the attack. Upon arrival, first responders found a gruesome sight – a woman with severe injuries. Ultimately, the woman succumbed to her wounds. Immediately, deputies worked to secure the area and contain the aggressive canines responsible for the fatal mauling.
One Dog At Large
Animal Control officers attempted to take the dogs involved into custody as part of the investigation. However, during this process, two of the animals managed to break free from containment. This left deputies with no choice but to euthanize one of the dogs due to the imminent threat it poses to public safety. The other dog, described as a large white pit bull mix, is currently at large.
Authorities are actively searching the surrounding area in an effort to locate and safely apprehend this potentially dangerous animal. In the meantime, the Sheriff’s Office is urging all residents in the vicinity to exercise extreme caution and vigilance. If any loose dogs are seen, do not attempt to approach or interact with the animal under any circumstances. Instead, immediately contact 9-1-1. To ensure the safety and security of the community, the Sheriff’s Office will post a deputy in the area. The deputy will remain until the missing dog is successfully located and taken into custody.
The Investigation
The dogs’ owner has been fully cooperative with authorities as they begin the arduous process of piecing together the circumstances that led to this devastating incident. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office assures the public that a thorough investigation is underway. However, they caution that the case remains in its preliminary stages, with limited details available for release at this time.
The tragic loss of life has left a mark on the residents of Coarsegold as they struggle with grief and search for answers in the wake of this unthinkable act of canine aggression.
