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Pack of stray dogs captured after 68-year-old man was mauled to death
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A fatal attack occurred last Thursday night, resulting in the death of a 68-year-old man. An animal control officer reported spotting several dogs during the search.
From Washington Park, Ill.: A fatal attack occurred last Thursday night, resulting in the death of a 68-year-old man. He was working on a property and stepped outside for a break when the incident happened. The man was dragged across a road and into a ditch by a group of dogs.
Traps were set out on Monday to capture the dogs involved. One dog was caught, and others were seen in the area before fleeing into the woods. An animal control officer reported spotting several dogs during the search.
Further details about the incident and the trapping efforts are available from the source, including information about a woman who was also bitten by the dogs earlier that day.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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