Woman critically injured in dog attack in Biscayne Gardens, deputies say

BISCAYNE GARDENS, Fla. — A woman was critically injured after being attacked by multiple dogs Thursday evening in Biscayne Gardens, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

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Deputies said they responded shortly after 6 p.m. to the area of Northwest 145th Street and 11th Court after receiving a report of a woman being attacked by multiple dogs.

When deputies arrived, they found the woman being treated by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medics. Deputies said they also saw multiple dogs in the front yard of a home.

As deputies attempted to close and secure a gate to contain the dogs, the animals tried to attack one of the deputies, according to MDSO officials. Authorities said a deputy then fired their service weapon, causing the dogs to retreat and flee in an unknown direction.

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They said the woman, who has not been identified at this time, was transported by MDFR medics to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

It was unclear whether any of the dogs were struck by gunfire.

No deputies or other civilians were injured in the incident, according to investigators.

Deputies have not released any additional information on the dogs involved in the attack at this time.

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