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Elderly woman killed by dog in Northland attack

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A Northland woman has been attacked and killed by a dog this afternoon. Photo / NZME

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An elderly Northland woman was killed by a dog this afternoon.

The woman’s nephew said the woman had been hanging out washing when a dog came onto the property in the town of Moerewa and attacked her.

St John Ambulance said two people were also injured and one was taken to Bay of Islands Hospital in Kawakawa with moderate injuries.

It is believed a neighbour shot the dog before officers arrived.

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Distraught family members are gathered outside the house.

Police acting Senior Sergeant James Calvert said police were called about 4.40pm.

“Upon arrival, a person was located deceased. A scene examination is currently being undertaken.

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“We can confirm there is no risk to the public.”

He confirmed the dog had been killed.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

Panguru man Neville Thomson was mauled to death by a pack of dogs in August last year.

Police said Thomson was attacked by someone else’s dogs, rather than his own, and was found dead at his home in the northern Hokianga Harbour.

After his body was found, police and animal control rounded up 25 neo mastiff crosses and bulldog crosses on the property and took them to Far North District Council’s animal shelter. Another dog outside was shot at the scene.

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