Dog Mauling Investigation Update 

December 18, 2024 – Madera County Sheriff's Office officials report an update on the recent dog mauling that claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman in Coarsegold.

The following is an update from Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue. A team of deputies were assigned to search for the outstanding dog from Monday’s mauling incident. During a search of the area, the third canine that escaped was located. During the contact, Deputies were forced to put it down.

There is no further known threat to residents in that area. We believe the canines responsible for the mauling incident have been located. 

Dog Mauling Investigation - Community Update from Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue

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Earlier Report:

Residents in the area of the 46000 block of Road 417 in Coarsegold: During the course of taking the dogs into Animal Control custody, two of the animals escaped containment. Deputies were forced to put one of them down, and the other is currently loose. 

The outstanding dog is a large pit bull mix described as white in color.

We ask residents in the area to be vigilant and remain alert. If you see any loose dogs, DO NOT APPROACH. Contact 9-1-1 with a description and your location. We will have a deputy posted in the area until the dog is located.

Source: Madera County Sheriff's Office

Related: Madera County Sheriff Reports a Woman has Died from a Dog Mauling in Coarsegold