A United States Postal Service worker was upgraded to good condition after two dogs attacked her while she was delivering mail in Miami Gardens on Tuesday.
According to authorities, two American bulldogs jumped a fence and mauled the postal worker, who has been identified as 55-year-old Emogene Powell. One neighbor took a picture of the dogs.
It happened at 1410 NW 191st Street about 4:40 p.m.
Wilman Hilarie, who lives in the area, said he saw the attack.
"She bit right here on the face, both sides and her hand, both hands, and her leg," said Hilarie. “(She was) screaming, ‘Help me, I’m dying.’”
"There were some deep puncture wounds,” said Capt. Ralph Suarez with the Miami Gardens Police Department.
The wounds are located on the victim’s face, both arms and one leg, authorities said.
Witnesses said they helped tear the dogs off of the victim and took turns comforting her until rescuers arrived.
The man who owned the home where it happened wouldn’t discuss the matter on camera. Neighbors said the dogs have been a problem for months.
"They are vicious as hell,” said resident Roosevelt Murray.
When asked if she knew how the dogs got out, a woman at the house said, “No, I can't say what I don't know."
When asked whether she felt responsible for the attack, the woman said," I feel her pain."
Animal Control said the two dogs appear to be legality licensed and the attack appears to be an accident. The owner of the dogs, who doesn't live in the neighborhood, may face fines.
"It's not right,” said neighbor Tiffany Jackson. “Someone got hurt. It's not right.”