78-year-old Beulah woman killed after dog attack in Lee County
BEULAH, Ala. (WRBL) – A Beulah woman has died after being attacked by a dog in Lee County, officials confirmed Tuesday.
According to Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton, Patricia Burt, 78, was pronounced dead at 10:21 a.m. CT on February 25, 2025, at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia.
The deadly attack occurred around 5:00 p.m. CT on February 24 on Lee Road 356. Burt was transported to the hospital with critical injuries but did not survive.Authorities have not released details regarding the dog involved or whether any charges may be filed.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. Burt's body will be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery for a postmortem examination.
WRBL will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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