UPDATE |
Three pitbulls allegedly responsible for the gruesome attack on the 37-year-old woman on November 27 in Port Alfred have been taken away by the SPCA.
According to Col Priscilla Naidu, police spokesperson, the owner of the dogs lives in the vicinity.
“It is alleged that the dogs managed to escape from the secured property by damaging the perimeter fencing,” Naidu said.
The deceased woman was identified as Zimkhitha Gaga.
At this stage the investigation remains as an inquest.
A 37-year-old Port Alfred woman was mauled to death by dogs this morning while on her way to work.
According to Col Priscilla Naidu, police spokesperson, it is alleged that at about 07:45, the woman was walking in Alfred Road when she was attacked by the dogs.
“Two men who witnessed the attack ran to a nearby security official and reported the incident. The security official contacted the police, however, when police arrived, the badly injured woman was lying on the side of the road,” Naidu said.
The woman sustained serious injuries to her face and upper body.
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“The dogs were nowhere to be found. She died prior to receiving any medical attention.”
An inquest docket is opened for investigation.
SAPS Port Alfred detectives are searching for the owner of the dogs.
“The number and breed of the dogs are unknown at this stage and police believe that the two men who witnessed the incident can provide crucial information in the investigation.”
Anyone who may know the owner of the dogs, as well as the two men is asked to contact SAPS Port Alfred, D/Lt Col Yogan Reddy on 046 604 2405 or 082 332 8794 or the nearest police station.
