(Fort Dodge, Iowa) – Officials with the Fort Dodge Police Department, Friday evening, reported on social media, that at at around 11:25-a.m., Friday, November 24th, 2023, the Webster County Telecommunications center received a call from a resident in the 800 block S 16th St. stating that they could hear someone yelling for help in the 800 block of either S 16th or S 17th St.

An officer with the Fort Dodge Police Department arrived in the area and located a woman being attacked by three dogs in the 800 block of S 16th St. The officer attempted to scare the dogs away to stop them from attacking the woman, but the dogs would not stop. The officer on scene then drew his duty weapon and shot all three dogs multiple times to stop the attack.

The Fort Dodge Fire Department was called to the scene to render aid to the female victim as a result of her serious injuries. The victim was then transported to Unity Point Trinity Regional Medical Center by ambulance. As a result of her serious injuries sustained during the attack, the woman was ultimately transported by Life Flight to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. As of the time of this release her condition is unknown.

At this time investigators are working to determine exactly what took place to include exploring all avenues as to how this incident unfolded. The female victims name will not be released at this time until we have made contact with her immediate family. All three dogs are deceased.

Investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division are continuing to follow up on this incident. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Dodge Police. Information may also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, the Webster County Attorney’s Office, and the Fort Dodge Fire Department