MAYTOWN, Ky. — Police are investigating after a Floyd County woman was attacked and killed by a dog Sunday afternoon. 

It happened just after 3 p.m. near Railroad Street in Maytown. Floyd County Coroner Greg Nelson confirmed the woman’s death but has not released her identity, as not all family have been notified. The woman was in her 60s. 

Nelson said the dog was a German shepherd that belonged to someone else. He added that he believes the animal was collected by animal control. 

Floyd County sheriff’s deputies also responded to the scene. Sheriff John Hunt had confirmed earlier in the day that deputies had responded to a report that a woman’s body had been found in the street, but he had no other details at that time. 

This is a developing story. Mountain Top News will provide additional information once it becomes available.