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Man's Hands Mauled in Horrific Dog Attack
1 Jul
Summary
- Victim Corey Armstrong suffered severe hand injuries from a dog attack.
- The attack occurred last week while Armstrong was walking his small dog.
- Gwinnett County animal control is investigating the incident with dog owners identified.
A Duluth man, Corey Armstrong, is facing a challenging recovery after a severe dog attack last week. While walking his small dog in his neighborhood, Armstrong was reportedly attacked by a large, mixed-breed pit bull being handled by a woman who struggled to restrain it. The dog lunged, causing Armstrong to protect his own pet, resulting in the larger dog mauling his hands. He described the terrifying moments as the dog's teeth tore through his flesh and broke bones.
A neighbor, Jessica Bejinariu, intervened after hearing screams and assisted Armstrong, providing first aid and calling 911. Armstrong sustained broken bones and deep lacerations, requiring immediate medical attention and surgery to reattach a finger. As a medical technician, his ability to return to work is uncertain, and his surgeon emphasizes that healing will be a lengthy process.
The woman with the attacking dog reportedly left the scene before emergency services arrived. Gwinnett County animal control has since located the dog, which is now in quarantine as the investigation continues. The owners have been identified as ShiHua Zheng and Ling Ling. A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to support Corey Armstrong with his medical bills and living expenses during his recovery.
