Mom, 38, undergoes multiple surgeries after being savagely mauled by unknown animal

NewsWorldAmericasMom, 38, undergoes multiple surgeries after being savagely mauled by unknown animalDNA tests on torn clothing and other materials are being used to try to identify the animal attackerErin Keller In Ohio Saturday 04 April 2026 17:35 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2951893","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/oklahoma-mother-animal-attack-b2951893.html","title":"Mom, 38, undergoes multiple surgeries after being savagely mauled by unknown animal"}}open image in gallery{"id":"trigger-autogallery-2487","index":0}Alicia Maxey, 38, has undergone four surgeries since being attacked by an animal initially believed to be a dog Sunday in Blanco, Oklahoma (GoFundMe)The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Evening_Newsletter","regTitle":"Evening Headlines","subscriptionGroup":"us_evening_headlines","subscriptionGroupId":"4326e634-422a-4447-8e1e-604a937cd3b5","type":"daily_news","pathPrefix":["/us","/news/world/americas","/news/world/americas/crime"],"title":"The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday","mobileTitle":"Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/usEveningHeadlines1_1.png","label":"I would like to receive morning headlines Monday - Friday plus breaking news alerts by email","newsl...