On a quiet Saturday morning walk along State Line Road in northern Robertson County, a woman in her 60s was suddenly attacked by three dogs, leaving her with serious injuries to both arms. Emergency crews rushed in, stabilized her at the scene, and took her to Skyline Medical Center for trauma care. Two of the dogs were caught by animal control officers and sheriff's deputies, while a third initially remained on the loose as crews spread out through the area. Neighbors were urged to keep children and pets inside while the search unfolded.
Local reporting by Smokey Barn News says one of the dogs later came back to the scene and was euthanized after animal control found evidence suggesting it was likely infected with rabies. According to the same outlet, deputies identified and arrested two people, named by the sheriff's office as William Traughber and Charity Parker, and charges were expected related to dogs at large and animal neglect. Animal control described the dogs as medium to large, mostly black with white chests, and possibly Labrador mixes.
Robertson County Emergency Medical Service told WSMV the attack happened around 11:30 a.m. Crews from North Robertson Fire, law enforcement, and animal control all responded. The station reported that two of the three dogs had been taken into custody while teams continued searching for the remaining animal.
Officials Warn About Rabies Risk
Robertson County EMS posted an alert on Facebook urging anyone who may have been bitten in the area during the past two weeks to seek medical care immediately and noted that the dogs would be tested for rabies. The post is available from Robertson County EMS. According to CDC guidance, rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, but prompt post-exposure treatment can prevent illness, so health officials usually recommend rapid evaluation after any possible exposure.
Search Continues, Owners Face Charges
Animal control officers and the Robertson County Sheriff's Office set traps and used nonlethal methods in an effort to capture the last dog, and local reporting indicated officials warned that lethal force could be used if public safety demanded it. Authorities asked the public not to try to catch or handle the animal and to instead report any sightings directly to the Robertson County Sheriff's Office or central dispatch.
The attack has stirred fresh concern about loose dogs and animal control resources in the county, following other recent bite reports, according to WSMV. Officials say ongoing testing and follow-up investigations will determine whether additional public health steps are needed as the search and legal process continue.
