Dogs euthanised after Queensland mother mauled
Floral tributes are continuing to grow outside a Queensland home where a mother died after being attacked by three dogs earlier this week.
The woman was reportedly found with serious injuries to her head, chest, and left arm following the attack, and 9News understands the woman was visiting the home.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the "tragic event" had rocked the region and said the three unregistered mixed-breed dogs had been euthanised.
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Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour yesterday revealed the unregistered dogs' fate after their owner surrendered them in the hours after the attack. Nine
Floral tributes have continued to grow overnight following the death of a Maryborough mother after she was attacked by three dogs. Nine
"Last night, after the police were able to confirm they didn't need the dogs for evidential purposes, all three of them were euthanised," Mr Seymour said yesterday.
"This is a very sad, tragic event for our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends."
Several groups of flowers have since been placed outside the Maryborough property with friends saying the mother will be "dearly missed".
Police have said no criminal charges will be laid against the dog's owner over the attack, reiterating it was a "tragic accident".
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