Soon Han: 80-year-old California woman mauled to death by two hunting dogs during morning walk

Soon Han: 80-year-old California woman mauled to death by two hunting dogs during morning walk
The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department said in a news release that deputies found 80-year-old Soon Han unresponsive on roadside (Larry W Smith/Getty Images)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA: A California woman named Soon Han was mauled to death by two hunting dogs that escaped from a nearby house and attacked her during a morning walk. On Oct 7, a Friday morning, the 80-year-old Han was found dead on the side of the road in the remote Baldy Mesa area of the Mojave Desert.

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The dogs, known as Dogo Argentinos, were taken to a shelter. Han "suffered major injuries during the attack and was pronounced dead at the scene," the San Bernardino County coroner reported. Officials also said they had identified the dog's owner and were prepared to assist him with the ongoing investigation. San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control are responsible for the two dogs being housed there while the incident is investigated.