Woman Hospitalised After Attack by Hunting Dogs in Momchilgrad

A woman has been admitted to hospital after being attacked by hunting dogs in a villa area in Momchilgrad, the press office of the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Kardzhali (Southern Bulgaria) said on March 25.

The incident occurred at around 18:30 yesterday, when the 78-year-old woman was walking her pet dog and was suddenly attacked by two hunting dogs, which bit her on the limbs and head.

Following a report to the emergency number 112, police launched an investigation, during which the 40-year-old owner of the animals was identified and detained for up to 24 hours.

The injured woman was admitted to hospital in Kardzhali. Work on the case is ongoing.