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Savannah Park Attack: Chemical Burn Horror
13 Dec
Summary
- A woman suffered severe second- and third-degree burns from a chemical attack.
- The assault occurred while she was walking in Savannah's historic Forsyth Park.
- Police are searching for a suspect described as a stranger in a rabbit hoodie.
A disturbing chemical attack has left a 46-year-old woman severely burned and hospitalized in Augusta, Georgia. The victim, Ashley Wasielewski, was walking in Savannah's well-known Forsyth Park on Wednesday night when an unknown assailant poured a corrosive liquid over her. The chemical caused extensive second- and third-degree burns covering approximately half her body, including her face and scalp.
Wasielewski's son confirmed the extent of her injuries, stating she was not targeted and has no known enemies. She was reportedly turning to face someone approaching from behind when the liquid was thrown. The substance was so potent it even melted her car key fob, highlighting its extreme corrosiveness. Police are investigating the incident as an attack by a stranger and are collaborating with the FBI to identify the chemical used.
Savannah police have increased patrols in city parks and released an image of a person of interest wearing a distinctive hoodie. While this incident is deeply concerning, Mayor Van Johnson assured residents that there is no indication of an ongoing public threat. The community is rallying around Wasielewski, a known volunteer and philanthropist, as authorities continue their urgent search for the perpetrator.
