A family in California resorted to sleeping in their vehicles to stay near their daughter who was viciously attacked by a group of dogs. The seven-year-old girl, known as Patricia, sustained severe injuries to her head and legs in the Corning area of Tehama County on June 27, as confirmed by the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office.
Following the alarming assault, an online fundraiser initiated by her grandmother, Monica Edmiston, detailed the critical state Patricia was in after the traumatic incident. The fundraiser described how the dogs inflicted serious wounds, including tearing off her scalp. Patricia was promptly transported to a nearby hospital and later airlifted to a specialized trauma center for critical medical care, where she underwent urgent surgery at UC Davis Medical Center.
An update on the fundraiser on June 29 reported Patricia’s improved condition, stating her ongoing fear but highlighting her remarkable resilience. The message expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by the community in Corning. The fundraiser successfully amassed over $4,100 in donations.
Monica Edmiston, Patricia’s grandmother, expressed the family’s gratitude for the outpouring of support, acknowledging the challenges they faced, including Patricia’s father and brothers sleeping in their car in Sacramento to stay close to her. The Corning Union Elementary School District also extended their well wishes to Patricia for a speedy recovery, recognizing her as one of their students.
The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the seizure of six dogs believed to be involved in the attack, which were taken as evidence to the Tehama County Animal Shelter. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities working to uncover more details about the harrowing incident.