DALLAS (AP) - Police say a 76-year-old woman has been hospitalized in critical condition after she was mauled by three pit bull dogs.

A police statement says the incident was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. Friday near Beckley Heights Park in far south Dallas. Officers arrived to find the woman still being mauled by the dogs.

Police say Dallas Animal Control have taken the dogs into custody and will issue citations to the owner. The case also will be referred to the Dallas County grand jury for possible criminal charges.

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