Brit woman mauled to death by abandoned pit bull she took in as Spanish cops forced to shoot dog dead to get near victim

A BRITISH girl has tragically died after being brutally attacked by a pit bull she took in.

The 67-year-old succumbed to her accidents after choosing up the deserted pup from a area close to Valencia.

The British nationwide died at hospital after being attacked

The girl had stored the pup for a couple of days earlier than it viciously attacked her.

At about 2pm on Friday, authorities had been referred to as to the scene after listening to her screams as she was attacked.

The Civil Guard mentioned: "In order that the emergency providers might assist the lady, the regulatory firearm was used, killing the animal. 

"The brokers of the Civil Guard and the medical providers managed to stabilise her so as to proceed along with her switch to the closest medical centre."

She was then admitted to hospital in important situation, the place she handed away from her accidents.

The girl reportedly lived alone and had two daughters who additionally lived overseas.

The mayor of Macastre, the small city the place she lived, mentioned she was an animal lover.

Vicente M. Montó mentioned: “She was an affable individual, well-known within the city. She had been right here since 2005.

"The girl welcomed him, fed him and took care of him and he was in excellent situation along with her, and we don't perceive what might have triggered the assault."

In 2002, Spain enacted the Regulation on Possession of Doubtlessly Harmful Animals, which outlines which breeds are harmful.

The checklist contains the pit bull, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, dogo argentino, fila brasileiro, tosa inu and akita inu.

The assault occurred in a rural space exterior of ValenciaCredit score: Getty