The woman screamed for her son as the dogs attacked her, injuring her arms, legs, and face
NEED TO KNOW
- A Stockton woman was attacked by six stray dogs, sustaining over 150 lacerations and punctures across her body
- Four of the dogs have been captured while officials continue searching for the remaining canines
- Local leaders emphasize responsible pet ownership to address dog overpopulation and the safety issues it causes
Four canines from a group of six stray dogs that attacked a woman in Stockton, Calif., have been officially captured.
According to ABC 10 and 9 News, the attack took place on Thursday, April 23. Dorrie Reyez was walking near her home in the Weston Ranch neighborhood of Stockton when six unaccompanied dogs approached her and started attacking.Reyez filmed the dogs with her cellphone as she screamed for help from her son, Ronnie Reyez, before the canines started jumping on her.
Ronnie told ABC10 his mother sustained significant injuries and received “at least 150 to 200 lacerations and punctures all over her body,” including her arms, legs, neck, and face.
“They got her pretty bad,” he said. “This could have been a lot worse.” A Good Samaritan who witnessed the scene unfold helped Dorrie escape the dogs…