- A California mother, Dorrie Reyes, was severely injured after being attacked by a pack of seven to nine stray dogs while walking on a levee in Stockton on April 23.
- Reyes sustained between 150 and 200 lacerations and puncture wounds across her arms, legs, face, head, and neck, requiring six hours of surgery and significant blood loss.
- A nearby couple heard her cries and intervened, driving the dogs away and potentially preventing more severe injuries.
- Reyes is now recovering in a rehabilitation facility, and her family has launched a GoFundMe to cover extensive medical and legal costs, planning to pursue legal action over the incident.
- Other Stockton residents have reported similar encounters with stray dogs in the area, prompting Vice Mayor Jason Lee to address public safety concerns and pet overpopulation, emphasizing responsible ownership.
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