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Texas Woman's Pet-Sitting Duty Ends in Tragedy
25 Nov
Summary
- A 23-year-old Texas woman died in a fatal pit bull attack.
- The attack occurred while she was pet-sitting for a family friend.
- One dog was killed by police, and the others retreated into the home.
A devastating incident occurred in Tyler, Texas, where a 23-year-old woman, Madison Hull, was fatally attacked by three pit bulls while pet-sitting. The attack happened on Friday when Hull went to retrieve the dogs after they had escaped. The animals suddenly turned on her, causing fatal injuries. A neighbor alerted authorities, who arrived to find Hull in the backyard.
Upon arrival, officers were immediately confronted by the charging dogs. A sergeant shot and killed one of the animals, causing the others to retreat, which enabled rescuers to reach Hull. Investigators are working with the district attorney to determine if the owners, who were out of town, will face charges. A hearing is scheduled to decide the fate of the remaining two dogs.
Momentarily before the horrific event, Hull had mentioned to her mother a recent change in the dogs' behavior. Her mother shared that Hull was pursuing a degree in early childhood education, inspired by her brother with autism, and her passion was to help children. A GoFundMe has been established to support the family with funeral expenses.
