Alabama woman dead after being attacked by multiple dogs

By William Thornton

Ronda Persall, 57

A Cullman County woman’s death early Sunday morning is being investigated after authorities say she was mauled by several dogs.

Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick said the incident happened about 2:30 a.m. Sunday near Jones Chapel.

Ronda Persall, 57, was attacked by several dogs belonging to a neighbor. She was transported from the scene and died later.

Kilpatrick said her body was taken to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences lab for examination. The incident is under investigation.