New York Woman, 60, Dies After Being Attacked by Her Family’s 6-Year-Old St. Bernard

A 60-year-old woman in New York has died after being attacked by her family’s own St. Bernard inside her home. Lisa K. Bundy suffered fatal injuries during the incident on the morning of November 9, 2026, in Youngstown, New York. Police responded to an emergency call shortly after 9 a.m., but despite efforts to save her life, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Lewiston Police Department, officers arrived at the residence after Bundy’s husband called 911 to report that his wife had sustained serious injuries from a dog attack. They found her lying in a hallway, suffering from a severe wound to her neck and throat. She was also in cardiac arrest, and emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures, but her injuries proved fatal.

Investigators learned that the family’s 6-year-old St. Bernard had been inside a closed bedroom with Bundy’s husband while workers were carrying out a project elsewhere in the home. According to the husband’s account in a police report, Bundy entered the bedroom and some form of altercation occurred between her and the dog. He believed the animal may have been startled, potentially triggering the sudden attack.

The police report states that the dog bit Bundy around the neck and throat. Her husband reportedly tried to help her after the attack but said she was bleeding uncontrollably. He then called emergency services. Authorities have not publicly established exactly what caused the confrontation or whether the dog had shown aggressive behavior before the incident.

Following the attack, officers took the St. Bernard into custody and transferred it to the Niagara County SPCA. Local news outlets reported that the animal was expected to be euthanized. Police processed the scene and conducted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Bundy’s death.

In a statement, the Lewiston Police Department said investigators did not suspect foul play. The tragic incident has raised questions about the unpredictable risks that can arise when a large household animal becomes frightened or agitated. For Bundy’s family, what began as an ordinary morning at home ended in a devastating loss.