Dighton woman mauled by family dog dies

DIGHTON, Mass. (WPRI) — The 86-year-old woman who was attacked by a family dog over the weekend has died from her injuries, according to authorities.

The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that the woman, identified as Margaret Pacheco, died Monday.

The DA’s office noted that Pacheco also suffered from “significant medical issues” prior to the attack. Her cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner’s office…

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