62-year-old man found dead in NC with dog bites

MADISON, NC (AP) — Rockingham County authorities say they’re still investigating the death of a 62-year-old man whose body was found covered in dog bites.

The Greensboro News & Record reports Monday deputies found Jose Robles’ body at the bottom of a steep embankment Nov. 24 in Madison, a day after his family reported him missing. The newspaper reports the sheriff’s office would not discuss the case.

Police records show a deputy’s confrontation with dogs is tied to the discovery. The deputy called for backup after coming upon a pack of dogs belonging to Daniel McCollum. Robles’ body was found across from McCollum’s home.

Warrants allowed 15 dogs to be taken to the county animal shelter.

McCollum was fined a total of $900 for not vaccinating his dogs and letting them run free.

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