Janelle Scott Loses Four Limbs Following Dog Attack in Okmulgee, Oklahoma (September 22, 2025)

A woman in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, has sustained life-altering injuries after a dog attack. Janelle Scott lost all four limbs after undergoing multiple surgeries following the incident. According to reports, the attack occurred last week while she was riding her bicycle. One dog involved in the attack was killed by the victim's boyfriend; the second dog has not been implicated by police.

The Okmulgee Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the attack. They stated that the dogs were secured in a trailer that had been broken into, allowing the animals to escape. The dogs' owner was in jail at the time of the incident, and the person responsible for their care received a ticket for violating animal codes. Scott remains hospitalized and is scheduled for additional surgeries.