British woman killed 'after being mauled by pack of stray dogs' in Greece

A British tourist has been killed after she was reportedly attacked by a pack of stray dogs.

The 64-year-old woman was visiting an archaeological site on Thursday in Maroneia, Greece, when she called her family to tell them she had been mauled by dogs.

Worried relatives then called Greek authorities who mounted a search operation.

The woman, who has not been named, was found dead on Saturday morning.

A source close to the rescue bid was quoted by the Sunday Mirror as saying: "It's an absolute tragedy. The victim was a regular visitor to Greece because she loved the people and the culture.

"Everybody involved in the rescue attempt was left deeply shocked by the scene they found when the woman's body was discovered."

Meanwhile the Foreign Office confirmed to the Standard that it was assisting the woman's family.

"We are in contact with Greek Police in relation to a British woman missing in northern Greece since Thursday," said a spokesman.

"We are also providing consular assistance to her family."