Texas woman mauled to death by her two pit bulls

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Employees at the facility said 33-year-old Johana Villafane seemed to have been hurt badly after getting attacked by the pair of dogs, authorities said.

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The dogs continued to act aggressively even as staff and responders tried to jump in and help Villafane, according to police.

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“Due to the dogs' continued aggression, an officer discharged his duty weapon striking and killing both dogs,” police said.

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“The initial investigation revealed the dogs had been quarantined at the vet clinic for observation due to a recent biting,” the news release said. “The owner had come to the clinic to feed the dogs and was outside in an exercise area when the attack occurred.”

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