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A woman has tragically died following a dog attack . The woman, aged in her 20s, was discovered dead after the incident on Sunday, November 30.

Police were alerted to reports of a dog attack in Fitzroy Crossing, a remote town situated approximately 2,400 kilometres north of Perth, at around midday. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the woman deceased.

A man, also in his 20s, was transported to Fitzroy Hospital for treatment of injuries which were not life-threatening. Police have confirmed that two dogs were involved in the fatal attack.

Western Australian police are conducting investigations into the incident. A spokesperson for the Western Australian Police Force stated: "About 12pm on Sunday 30 November 2025, police responded to reports of a dog attack in Fitzroy Crossing.

"Upon arrival, officers sadly located a woman in her 20s, deceased. A man in his 20s was conveyed to Fitzroy hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries."

"Rangers from the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley assisted with the removal of the two dogs. Inquiries remain ongoing and a report will be prepared for the coroner."

The tragedy follows another serious dog attack in Australia which left a man fighting for his life last month. A 54 year old man was mauled by multiple dogs in Sydney's west on Thursday, 6 November.