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Dog Attack Survivor Loses Limbs After Brutal Mauling
27 Mar
Summary
- Mother critically injured after vicious dog mauling.
- Amputations required due to infection spreading rapidly.
- Suspect arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
A brutal dog attack has left a mother of three critically injured and facing a devastating turn in her condition. LaKesha Newsom, 35, was discovered in a ditch on March 3, critically hurt from a vicious mauling. She was found conscious and able to report the attack by dogs.
Newsom was airlifted to a Memphis hospital, where she flatlined and was resuscitated. Doctors have since amputated her right arm and right leg due to a severe bacterial infection spreading rapidly from her injuries. Her family states she may not have much time left, emphasizing the hardship for her three children.
Authorities arrested Sandra Harris, 54, on March 23 in connection with the incident. Harris faces charges of aggravated assault and manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life. The investigation into the attack remains ongoing, with officials seeking further information.
