A 52-year-old woman lost an ear after being attacked by three dogs on Palm Island, off the North Queensland coast near Townsville.
Emergency services were called to Sailor Street at 11:10pm on Monday following reports of the attack. Police said the woman was dragged from her wheelchair by the animals, which mauled her neck, face and arms. She may also have broken her arm after falling from the wheelchair.
The woman was taken to Palm Island hospital before being flown to Townsville University Hospital on Tuesday morning. A hospital spokesperson said she was in a stable condition.
The Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council confirmed it had located and euthanised the three dogs involved. The owner has been issued a notice to comply with council by-laws to restrain their other dogs.
