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A dogwalker who was mauled to death by the eight animals she was walking died from 'multiple penetrating dog bites to the neck', an inquest heard today.
Natasha Johnston, 28, died after a frenzied attack by the canines at the Gravelly Hill beauty spot in Caterham, Surrey, on January 12.
Eight dogs were seized at the scene although police confirmed last week that there would be no individual prosecutions.
The 28-year-old dog walker died after a frenzied attack by the canines at the Gravelly Hill in Caterham, Surrey
Eight dogs were seized at the scene although police confirmed last week that there would be no individual prosecutions
It comes after it emerged that an 11-stone Leonberger that was among the pack of animals appeared on BBC TV show about problem puppies - and was renamed Shiva because it was so unruly.
The pet, believed to be among the eight dogs seized by police after the tragedy, appeared with her owner Delia Lewis on BBC Two's 10 Puppies and Us in 2017.
Originally called Maple, she was filmed running around professional psychic Ms Lewis' home and going to the toilet on the carpet.
Ms Lewis posted on social media after the incident that her dog, whose name she had to change due to her unruly behaviour, was 'one of the ones missing'.
She added: 'She's a Leonberger, please if you have any information please tell me where to go or what to do.'
There has been increased concern among dog walking communities since the attack, especially as none of the dogs involved were banned breeds.
Another woman was hospitalised and eight dogs were recovered at the scene after police responded following the attack at 2.45pm on January 12
