What happened to Christine Kulis in Whyalla?

Christine Kulis died from injuries sustained in a fatal dog attack by her own pit bull mastiff cross.

Had the dog attacked Christine Kulis before?

Yes, the same dog had attacked Ms. Kulis and seriously injured her arm just weeks before the fatal incident.

Was the dog involved in the Whyalla attack euthanized?

Yes, the Whyalla City Council confirmed that the dog involved in the fatal attack has been euthanized.

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Terminally ill woman killed by pit bull weeks after prior attack

5 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Woman mauled to death by her own dog had terminal illness.
The same pit bull cross had attacked her just weeks prior.
Neighbours reported the dog's aggressive behavior multiple times.

Terminally ill woman killed by pit bull weeks after prior attack

A woman identified as Christine Kulis, 39, tragically lost her life after being attacked by her pit bull mastiff cross dog in Whyalla, South Australia. This fatal incident occurred approximately two weeks after the same dog had previously mauled her, causing significant injuries to her arm that necessitated hospitalization. Friends and family had urged Ms. Kulis to euthanize the animal due to its aggressive nature.

Ms. Kulis was reportedly suffering from a terminal illness, specifically cirrhosis of the liver, and had been warned by doctors about her declining health due to alcoholism. Despite her condition, she apparently did not want to have the dog put down. Neighbours had previously reported the dog for aggressive behavior, with allegations that it had attacked pets and been seen near children foaming at the mouth.