Pregnant Woman Severely Injured in Dog Attack in Topeka
A pregnant woman in Topeka, Kansas, was severely injured in a dog attack while walking to a relative's home. The woman, 24 weeks pregnant with twins, instinctively protected her stomach during the assault, resulting in facial injuries, an eye injury,…
St. Louis, MO, July 25, 2026 —
A 24-week pregnant woman was severely injured in a dog attack in Topeka, Kansas, on her way to a relative’s home.
The woman, who is expecting twins, instinctively shielded her abdomen during the assault. As a result of the attack, she sustained facial injuries, an injury to her eye, and a broken pinky finger.
Authorities responded to the incident, and police shot and killed one of the two dogs involved in the attack. The second dog has been placed in quarantine.
The owner of the dogs received a citation following the incident. Information regarding the specific breed of the dogs or the exact location of the attack within Topeka was not immediately available.
To support the victim’s recovery, a GoFundMe page has been established. Details regarding the amount raised or the specific medical expenses are not yet public.
The condition of the victim and her unborn twins was not provided. Further details regarding the timeline of the events and the investigation are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Daesha Gear on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.
