WELLTON, Ariz. — The vicious dog in the Wellton area that attacked a man is now dead, law enforcement officials in Yuma County said.
Yuma County Sheriff's Office officials said they responded to a report of a deceased man on S. Avenue 33E near Interstate 8 at 8:30 a.m. Friday. An investigation revealed the man was attacked by a dog the night before and sustained fatal injuries, officials said.
The dog was found dead after it ran into traffic on Interstate 8, officials said.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can submit an anonymous tip on their website here.
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