Authorities in Morris County are investigating a late-night animal attack in Washington Township on Monday.
Police responded to reports of a dog attacking several people at an address in the 100 block of Beacon Hill Road shortly before 9:45 p.m.
Upon arrival, police found the female owner suffering serious bite wounds after her dog began attacking her and at least one other person.
The woman was transported to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Reports say the owner killed the dog during the attack.