Illinois man severely injured by pack of pit mixes. He was air lifted to a hospital. Williamson County Illinois 2025/02/22

Aggressive Dogs | Man Attacked - UPDATE

Williamson County, Illinois -
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to know that as of 2105 hours the safety threat previously reported on Birmingham Lane has been resolved.
“There is no further threat to public safety”, stated Sheriff Jeff Diederich.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a 911 call at 1807 hours to a report that 4-5 large dogs had attacked a male.
The victim was severely injured and later airlifted to an area trauma center for further treatment.
There is no update concerning those injuries.
Deputies on scene, assisted by Williamson Animal Control, located 9 aggressive dogs. The dogs, which appeared to be pitbull or pitbull mix, were captured and secured.
One of the dogs was struck by a passing motorist on Illinois Route 37.
Investigators on scene believe the 9 dogs attacked the male victim as a pack.
The victim was mauled multiple times as he traveled across the yard attempting to retreat.
Sheriff Diederich stated, “This was a gruesome scene with very serious injuries”.
The remaining dogs are in the custody of Williamson Animal Control.
This remains an ongoing investigation and will be referred to the Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office for further review.

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