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No charges will be filed against the owner of dogs that attacked a Ft. Dodge woman

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December 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

FORT DODGE, Iowa [KCCI]— Officials in Webster County say no charges will be filed against the owner of the dogs who viciously attacked a woman last month. Investigators say the woman was mauled by three dogs while she was staying at a home in Fort Dodge. As previously mentioned, an officer was sent to the 800 block of 16th Street on Nov. 24th after receiving a call about someone screaming for help. The responding officer was forced to shoot and kill the dogs to stop the attack, according to Fort Dodge police Chief Dennis Quinn. Family members of the victim say both of her legs had to be amputated to her knees because of the attack, which also left her with severe head trauma.

Webster County Attorney Darren Driscoll said that an investigation didn’t find any evidence that shows a criminal act took place. In a statement provided to KCCI-TV, Driscoll said:

“The law enforcement investigation into the dog attack in Fort Dodge on November 24 has been completed. These dogs attacked the victim while she was inside the home of the dog owner, alone with the animals. Law enforcement responding to the scene shot and killed all three dogs involved in the attack. There was nothing revealed during the investigation to indicate that any criminal act occurred. This is a shocking tragedy and we wish the victim strength as she recuperates from her injuries.”

A GoFundMe for the victim has been set up to help pay for medical expenses.