Drama a Soldanoin the hinterland of Vallecrosia (Imperia)where a 53-year-old woman, Patricia La Marca, died after being attacked by her brother’s dog. The alarm was raised by some neighbors who heard the screams of the victim. To allow for help, the carabinieri were forced to shoot at the rottweiler, injuring him. The woman, who was taking care of the animal for a few days while her brother was on vacation, was transferred in very serious conditions to the Santa Corona hospital in Pietra Ligure (Savona) where she died after a few hours of agony.
An investigation is underway to understand the causes of the attack Doctors tried to keep her alive, but the injuries were too serious: the 53-year-old had suffered injuries to the head, abdomen, shoulders and arms. The woman, cousin of regional councilor Veronica Russo, had been looking after her dog for days while her brother was on vacation. Investigations are underway to reconstruct the tragedy and understand what was the trigger for the attack. Medical personnel, firefighters and ambulance services attended the scene. The dog could be put down.
