A man has been killed and a woman has been flown to hospital in Melbourne after an animal attack in Moyhu, south of Wangaratta.
Victoria Police said emergency services are on scene at a rural address near Wangaratta after an animal incident which occurred this morning.
Both residents suffered critical injuries however the man died a short time later.
An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the woman was treated for upper body and leg injuries and remains in a serious condition.
She has been airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
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