Report: Stratford Woman, 91, Dies After Being Mauled by Her Own Dog (Updated)

Updated, Nov. 18 (12:50 p.m.)

WTNH is reporting that Stella Antanantis, 91, of Stratford, died Tuesday afternoon at Bridgeport Hospital from her wounds after her dog attacked her on Friday.

Original story

A 91-year-old Stratford woman was mauled by a dog and is in critical condition, according to the Connecticut Post.

The Post reports that the woman was brought to the hospital on Friday and was missing much of both arms.

Read the full story at the Connecticut Post here.

The story will be updated when more information is available.

Updated story Nov. 17 (10:20 p.m.)

WTNH.com is reporting that Stella Antanantis, 91, was attacked by her own dog, a keeshound mix, in her kitchen on Friday and was able to call 9-1-1 herself after what was described as a very violent scene.

Police told WTNH that Antanantis owned the dog since it was a puppy and has had it for eight years and by all accounts it had been a great dog and the attack apparently came out of nowhere.

The dog is in custody of Animal Control until the investigation is concluded, according to WTNH.

Read the full story at WTNH here.

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