Pregnant Woman Severely Injured in Dog Attack in Topeka
A pregnant woman, Audrey Austin, who was 24 weeks pregnant with twins, was severely injured in a brutal dog attack on July 17 in Topeka, Kansas. The attack by two dogs left her with severe injuries to her face. The…
Kansas City, MO, August 18, 2026 —
A woman, identified as Audrey Austin, suffered severe facial injuries in a dog attack on July 17 in Topeka, Kansas. At the time of the incident, Austin was 24 weeks pregnant with twins.
The attack was carried out by two dogs. The owner of the dogs, Tina Buck, has been arrested and issued citations. The charges against Buck include interfering with law enforcement and having dogs running at large.
Austin, who is now 28 weeks pregnant and expecting her twins in November, has stated that the attack endangered three lives. Following the incident, police killed one of the dogs involved. The second dog is currently in custody.
The extent of Austin’s injuries is described as severe, particularly to her face. Information regarding the specific nature of the injuries or the current condition of Audrey Austin and her unborn twins beyond her stage of pregnancy was not provided.
The legal proceedings and the outcome of the citations issued to Tina Buck were not detailed in the provided information. Austin is reportedly seeking justice for the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Daesha Gear, Gray News staff on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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