An aged care worker who suffered horrific injuries when she was mauled by a dog in a vicious 20-minute attack is still unable to walk and remains in hospital with “many injuries” more than two weeks later.
Lynda Watson, mother of one, 51 years old, appeared on a client’s property in Condell Park, in Sydneysouthwest on February 6 when it was suddenly attacked by a French mastiff.
The dog repeatedly bit Watson on the chest and limbs before neighbors and tradesmen working at a construction site next door came to his aid.
The tradies threw a container and rocks at the dog before police officers finally arrived and subdued the animal with a Taser.
Ms Watson was rushed to hospital in a serious condition and spent time in intensive care.
Her niece Kiara Dowell told Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday night that her aunt had been moved to “a normal ward” and that her left arm and leg were “healing well”.
Aged care worker Lynda Watson (pictured), who was savagely attacked by a dog in a 20-minute attack, is still recovering from her horrific injuries at Liverpool Hospital in Sydney’s south-west.
Dog handlers removed the French mastiff that attacked Ms Watson in Condell Park. The dog was later euthanized.
“They’ve turned off all the machines and now he’s just taking pills,” Mrs Dowell said.
“He still has the catheter in because he can’t walk yet.”
“His legs need to heal a little more before he can start putting pressure on them.”
He added that his aunt still has a long way to go.
“The skin graft operation will probably be done in three or four weeks,” Mrs Dowell said.
“The doctors first need the synthetic skin graft to heal a little better.”
Watson’s friend Peta Banks also shared an update and posted photos of her recovering at Liverpool Hospital.
“Lynda is feeling very fancy right now because she has been given a private room in the ICU, so she can start living out her fantasies of being a lady of leisure,” Ms. Banks wrote in a GoFundMe page.
“Doctors continue to monitor his numerous injuries, focusing especially on his right arm.”
Currently, Ms. Watson can only use her right hand.
“We’ve fitted him with a phone holder so he can surf the internet if he wants, without the hassle of trying to do it all with one hand,” Mrs Banks added.
Ms Watson was rushed to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition, while the dog was removed from the scene and later put down by council handlers.
Lynda’s niece Kiara Dowell told Daily Mail Australia that her aunt (pictured) had been moved to “a normal ward” and that her left arm and leg were “healing very well”.
The dog was normally locked in the yard, but was inside the house the day Watson showed up and started attacking her.
The homeowner was present and tried to help. It is understood the dog belonged to the homeowner’s son, who was not home at the time.
Initially, Watson reportedly had bandages covering 90 percent of his body and underwent two marathon operations to save his left arm.
“Our dear friend Lynda has recently gone through a heartbreaking experience: she was the victim of a vicious dog attack that left her hospitalized in the ICU with multiple lacerations and a long road to recovery ahead,” Mrs. Banks wrote at the time. .
“In the wake of this traumatic incident, Lynda faces not only physical pain but also the daunting prospect of many months, if not years, of healing ahead.”
Ms. Watson is described as “one of the nicest people you will ever meet.”
“She is selfless and strong, with a loving son who has come from Melbourne and a sister from Queensland who has not abandoned her,” her friend added.
“She is adored by her family, her friends, her clients, her colleagues and the community she is a part of,” Ms Banks added.
Lynda Watson (pictured) faces long road to recovery after wild dog attack
Lynda Watson (pictured), 51, turned up at a client’s property in Condell Park, south-west Sydney, when she was suddenly attacked by a French Mastiff.