A 15-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a gaggle of deserted canines she was making an attempt to take care of. Makayla Fortner and her mom, Stephanie Wilkie, had volunteered to assist the animals after discovering they had been ravenous and residing in inhumane situations at a condemned property in Saline Metropolis.
Makayla was feeding the pack—estimated at 30 to 40 canines—when the animals instantly turned on her. In accordance with KATV, the teenager had been looking for properties for the canines after noticing they’d been left in horrifying situations. She believed she may assist give them a greater life. Sadly, that mission resulted in essentially the most tragic means doable.
Neighbors Say Warnings Have been Ignored Earlier than Teen’s Dying
Earlier than the deadly incident, neighbors had repeatedly voiced considerations concerning the canines. Native resident Heidi Clay advised reporters, “They moved in with an enormous quantity of canines and a considerable amount of damaged autos. These canines had been very vicious on the fence, to the purpose that nobody wished to let their youngsters stroll to and from the bus cease.”
Residents within the space mentioned the animals usually roamed freely, had been untrained, and aggressive. A number of complaints had reportedly been made to authorities within the months main as much as the assault, however no motion was taken in time to forestall the lethal final result.
Officers Euthanize 14 Canine After Lethal Assault
Following the tragic loss of life of Makayla Fortner, Benton County officers introduced that 14 canines seized from the property have been euthanized. Solely 4 canines—these discovered locked contained in the condemned dwelling—stay on the property. It’s unclear whether or not they’ll ultimately be relocated or put down as effectively.
