WEST VIRGINIA -- A 70-year-old Monroe County man is in critical condition at a Virginia hospital after being attacked by a pack of dogs Friday near Lindside.
Lowell Bowden was severely injured by what Sheriff Michael Gravely described as “four or five dogs — all of the pit bull breed.”
Initially taken to a local hospital, Bowden was later flown to Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he was listed in critical condition Monday.
The attack occurred in the Pine Grove area near Lindside, according to the sheriff.
Deputy Michael Heller responded to a 911 call received at around 4:20 p.m. Friday, reporting a man being attacked by dogs.
“Charges are pending at this time,” Gravely said. “We’re getting all the information and evidence together before releasing the details. We hope to wrap up the investigation in the next day or so.”
He added, “This is a terrible thing.”
A woman answering the telephone Monday afternoon at the home of the victim’s daughter-in-law, Linda Ludwig, said the family was with Bowden at the hospital in Roanoke.
(register-herald.com - Nov 30, 2009)
