BOWLER, WI- A Bowler woman has died from injuries sustained from a pit bull attack after she saved her 4-year-old son from being attacked by the family dog. Shawano County Sheriff Officials arrived at the home of Heather Pingel and Shane Bernarde on December 8th.  A deputy on scene described the house as looking like a war zone after the attack.

According to the police report, the 4-year-old boy fell down the stairs and the dog attacked, biting his leg. 35-year-old Heather Pingel rushed to save her son, and the dog attacked her. Her boyfriend, Bernarde found her in the bathroom being attacked.

According to the police report, the dog had torn off both of Pingel’s arms when deputies arrived. The young boy was located sitting in a chair with his injuries and both were taken to the hospital. The boy received dozens of stitches on his leg and was eventually released from the hospital.  According to family, Pingel suffered extensive injuries which included kidney failure. She passed away on Thursday.

Bernarde said he dragged the dog out of the bathroom and shot it in the head before dragging it outside where deputies found it. He too was bit in the process.  According to the police report, the dog is being tested and  was up to date on shots and did not have any known health issues. According to the police report, the dog had been beaten by previous owners and the family took it in as a pet.