A Denver man says he's lucky to be alive after a terrifying dog attack outside his home that put him in the hospital for weeks
Will Joseph said it was a typical morning. He was walking his dog before work on Feb. 15 around 4 a.m. in the West Colfax neighborhood, when he was approached by two pit bulls.
He said he tried to fight the dogs off and ended up falling to the ground. During the attack, he did what he could to save his dog. Eventually, the pit bulls were called off of him. A few of his neighbors woke up to the sound of the attack and called 911. He was rushed to the hospital where he stayed for two weeks and had to undergo several surgeries.Now, he and his dog are both back home and resting but he is having to deal with physical therapy, trauma and reduced income.
"He's made us feel so welcome since we moved here a couple of years ago, and he's just been a real gem of a neighbor, friendly guy, good person. And that's part of what makes it so tragic," Bowen said."If there's a silver lining, it's that we at least get to know each other a little bit," he said.That man was charged with ownership of two dangerous animals and has pled not guilty in the case.
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