MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said a Madisonville woman was injured on Saturday after being attacked by multiple dogs.

According to Sheriff Tommy Jones, deputies went to a home in the 2500 block of Fairview Road in Madisonville and found a 71-year-old woman lying on the front porch of the home with severe cuts to her body as a result of a dog attack.

Witnesses said there were about 10-15 pit bull mix dogs involved in the attack, Jones said. They, along with other bystanders, were able to corral the dogs away from the victim after the attack.

The victim was treated on the scene before being taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for further treatment. Her condition is unknown.

Jones said detectives and animal control officers went to the sc

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