Police name woman killed in Kaihu dog attack; three dogs seized by animal management
The 62-year-old was visiting someone at a rural property off SH12 when the resident dogs attacked, and investigators want to hear about roaming dogs in the area.
Police have named the woman killed in a dog attack in Kaihu as 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore, who was local to the community.
Emergency services were called to a rural address off State Highway 12 at about 11.25am on 17 February. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said the attack left Ms Te Rore with “unsurvivable injuries” and the investigation is in its early stages.
Police said the three dogs involved lived on the property, and Ms Te Rore was visiting a person known to her when the attack occurred. The dogs are now with animal management.
Detective Senior Sergeant Pilmer said the focus is on establishing all the facts and acknowledged the community will have questions. As part of the inquiry, Police want to hear from anyone in the Kaihu area who has had issues with dogs roaming locally.
Information can be provided by calling Police on 105 and quoting reference number 260217/8328.
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