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Relatives of a northeastern Wisconsin woman say she has died of injuries suffered when saving her 4-year-old son from an attack by the family’s dog.

Relatives of a northeastern Wisconsin woman say she has died of injuries suffered when saving her 4-year-old son from an attack by the family's dog.

Relatives of a northeastern Wisconsin woman say she has died of injuries suffered when saving her 4-year-old son from an attack by the family’s dog. Heather Pingel was rushed to Aspirus Wausau Hospital following the Dec. 8 attack at the family’s home in Bowler. Her sister, Shannon Pingel, says Heather suffered extensive injuries, including kidney failure, and died on Thursday. Her son, Damion Bernarde, received about 70 stitches to his leg after he was attacked, but is back home from the hospital. A Shawano County sheriff’s report says when Damion’s fath...

Heather Pingel of Bowler suffered kidney failure and both of her arms were amputated following the Dec. 8 attack. She died Thursday from her injuries.

Relatives of a northeastern Wisconsin woman say she has died of injuries suffered when saving her 4-year-old son from an attack by the family’s dog.