A woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a dog attack. Witnesses reported that a midsize pit bull would not release its grip on the woman as bystanders attempted to intervene. The attack lasted around 10 minutes, during which the woman fought for her life.
The dog involved in the incident is dead. Further details about the attack are available from ABC7 Eyewitness News.
Witness accounts provide some insight into the incident, but full information can be found through the source.
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