SAN ANTONIO – An 80-year-old woman was rushed to a local hospital after a pit bull bit her on the face outside a Northwest Side home, according to San Antonio police.
Authorities responded to the incident just after 10:50 a.m. Thursday in the 8900 block of Arch Bridge, which is located near New Guilbeau Road.
SAPD said the 80-year-old woman’s granddaughter and her boyfriend were visiting and brought a pit bull to the home.
The granddaughter and her boyfriend were outside the home with the pit bull.
When the 80-year-old woman stepped outside, officers said the pit bull attacked her face.
SAPD stated that the granddaughter was able to take the dog off the woman and contain it.
The granddaughter told officers that the boyfriend left the location with the pit bull, police said.
Officers have not been able to locate the boyfriend or the pit bull, however, according to SAPD.
Animal Care Services has been notified of the incident.
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