An adult victim suffered severe injuries from a pit bull attack in Colleton County, South Carolina, and was airlifted to a trauma center. Emergency responders acted quickly at the scene off Sniders Highway.
Incident Details
Firefighter-paramedics from Colleton County Fire Rescue arrived around 2:18 a.m. Friday to find the victim in the front yard with multiple severe wounds. The patient received initial treatment in Walterboro before airlift to HCA Trident Hospital in North Charleston.
Ongoing Investigation
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Services are probing the mauling by the pit bull. No further updates on the victim’s condition or dog status are detailed in the report.
