Southern Illinois woman killed in pit bull attack

FLORA, Ill. — Authorities in Southern Illinois say an elderly
woman from the Clay County community of Flora has died from injuries
she suffered in an attack by a pit bull.

Police say 85-year-old Rosie Humphries was walking her own dog Monday
afternoon when the pit bull suddenly attacked and mauled both of them.
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KSDK -- Visitation services were held Friday for the elderly woman who was killed by a pit bull in Clay County.

Rosie Humphreys, 85, of Flora Illinois was killed Monday in her
driveway. Police said a neighbor's pit bull broke free from its chain.
The pit bull attacked Humphreys' poodle before attacking her.

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It is amazing reading this little story on the post web page the amount of talk it has generated.

First you see pit lovers talking about how good the dogs are.

Then you have others going on about pet owner responsibility.

I agree with both. Pit Bulls are good dogs. Except for the ones that go off and Kill.
The difference between Pits and many other breads is, when pits go off, they have the capability of killing quickly. They are a very powerful animals. Other dogs can also do this, but the pit is the most powerful dog around. So, while other dogs go off, and from time to time you hear about damage caused. When pits go off, watch out.

This is why I agree with the comments about keeping your animals under control at all time. Pet owners are responsible for the animals safety and the safety of those they come in contact with.

The link is good with several good points of view.

KSDK -- Bob Koehler's front yard sign is a conversation starter. It reads: "Ban Pit Bulls."

"I'm going to be very vocal about it, I don't care who likes it or who don't," Koehler said.

Koehler's mother, 85-year-old Rosie Humphreys, was killed last month by
a neighbor's pit bull. She was outside of her house walking her two
poodles when she was attacked. Less than two weeks after his mother
died, Koehler put the sign in his yard.

His goal is to have no pit bulls in the city of Flora.

"I don't want them in with people, mingling with people," he said.

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