POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) – Police are investigating after a person was attacked by multiple dogs.

According to Poplar Bluff Police, they responded to the intersection of Barlett Street and South B Street on Thursday, October 24th.

They say a person was on the ground being attacked by multiple dogs. They used the pepper spray to get the dogs off the person.

The victim was taken to an area hospital by ambulance and all dogs involved were impounded by Poplar Bluff Animal Control.

Police say the owner of the dogs was on the scene trying to stop the dogs. The owner was issued a summons and charges are being sought at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Prosecutor’s Office.

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