A Florida woman was mauled by seven dogs in front of a registered sex offender’s home as neighbors looked on in horror, according to a report.
The victim — who survived — was instantly trampled as the dogs tore into her flesh while she was face down on the ground outside Edward Hayes’ Dade City home, neighbor Lourdes Estrada told Fox 13.
“It was terrifying. I was shocked and freaked out,” Estrada, who dialed 911 after the horrifying incident, told the outlet. “I had never seen anything like that before.”
Hayes tried in vain, Estrada told the station, to pull the savage pets off the woman, who was airlifted from the grim scene in critical condition around 11 a.m. by Pasco County Fire Rescue.
The victim was attacked when she approached the Fiesta Drive home to speak with Hayes — and his pets came rushing out, a source told The Post.
All seven dogs were taken into custody by Pasco County Animal Services, according to the County Sheriff’s Office. It is unclear what breed they are.
A woman was left in critical condition after being mauled by seven dogs on Friday. FOX 13 News
Various neighbors told Fox 13 that this is not the first time dogs at Hayes’ property have lashed out, and said they have notified police of their concerns in the past.
According to public records, Howard Edward Hayes is a registered sex offender. FDLE
No charges had been filed in the dog attack as of Saturday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said.
Hayes was convicted of Lewd or lascivious exhibition with the victim being under 16 years old in 2000, according to the state’s registry.
A list compiled by the News Herald reveals Hayes lives just 2.1 miles away from Pasco Middle School.
Hayes and Pasco County Animal Services did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A Pasco County Fire Rescue spokesperson said they could not provide more information amid the ongoing investigation.