Palm Springs woman attacked by pit bull she rescued four years ago

Geraldine Estevez | Palm Springs Desert Sun

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Palm Springs police are investigating the attack of a pit bull on its owner, which led to the dog's death.

The adult male pit bull attacked its owner Monday at about 6:15 p.m. in the 5300 block of Waverly Drive, according to the Palm Springs Police Department. The owner, who has not been identified, rescued the dog four years ago.

The dog was temporarily pulled off his owner by a neighbor, according to reports. The dog resumed attacking the woman.

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A police officer entered the apartment and tasered the dog several times. The dog was then restrained. The pit bull was placed in a police vehicle, where it died on the way to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

The woman suffered severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical care where she is listed in critical condition.

The dog has no history of prior incidents or any specific behavior that would reveal the cause of this attack, according to officials. The Palm Springs Police Department continues to investigate the incident.

Geraldine Estevez is the Social Reporter for The Desert Sun. Contact her at geraldine.estevez@desertsun.com or (760) 218-2427. Follow her on Twitter @TheWriteWoman.