Overview
- Authorities said Panuco died at the scene after intervening when three adult dogs attacked her 5-year-old near a box of week‑old puppies.
- The child sustained two severe bites, received treatment at a nearby hospital, and was later released.
- The attack occurred at her mother’s home on the 6700 block of Wingfoot Court in Big River and involved the puppies’ mother among the three adult dogs.
- Animal control took custody of the adult dogs and they were euthanized, and officials have not disclosed the breeds.
- The case remains under investigation, and tips can be shared with Deputy R. Flores at (760) 326-9200 or anonymously via the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME and wetip.com.