Woman Killed and Daughter Injured in Dog Attack in Germany
Authorities in Großensee are investigating the incident after two dogs reportedly attacked their owners inside a residential home.
A 55-year-old woman was killed and her 23-year-old daughter was severely injured in a residential home in Großensee, located in the Stormarn district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The tragic event unfolded on Monday morning.
According to police and prosecution authorities, the 23-year-old daughter returned to the shared family residence during the morning hours. Initially, the two dogs greeted the young woman, but the situation quickly escalated into a violent assault.
Investigators stated that the animals turned on the daughter, biting her and inflicting severe injuries. Despite her wounds, the young woman managed to drag herself out of the house and place an emergency call for help.
First responders rushed to the scene and managed to keep the dogs under control while other officers searched the property. Inside the upper floor of the house, officers discovered the body of the 55-year-old mother.
Police spokesperson Sandra Kilian noted that the injuries found on the deceased woman suggested a physical confrontation with the animals. Authorities confirmed that the victim had already succumbed to her injuries by the time police located her.
The surviving daughter was transported to a hospital to receive treatment for her severe bite wounds. Investigators indicated that speaking with the injured daughter remains a key potential source of information to understand the sequence of events.
Forensic teams conducted investigations inside the home to help reconstruct the exact sequence of the attack. An autopsy on the body of the mother has been requested by the Lübeck public prosecutor's office to determine the precise cause of death.
The specific breed of the two dogs has not been officially released by law enforcement to prevent speculation, though a spokesperson mentioned they were larger animals. Both dogs were also injured and were euthanized at the scene by order of the local public order office as the criminal police investigation continues.