Eleven-year-old boy mauled by a pack of pit bulls shares comforting update from hospital bed

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Justin Gilstrap is recovering in hospital ater being attacked by three pit bulls According to the outlet, Mr Baker had been given previous warnings regarding the ownership of the dogs, following different incidents with neighbours. We immediately responded by impounding the animals and issuing 15 citations and turning it over to the sheriff’s office who made an arrest.” Meanwhile, Ms Gilstrap continues to document Justin’s recovery on her Facebook page. open image in gallery The county had previously received complaints about the dogs but was unable to remove them from the owner’s residence, the Augusta Chronicle reports In a video update aired on WRDW, Justin thanked everyone following his story. He’s sedated, so I don’t know what he remembers, but one time when he woke up, he had tears coming down his face because he started crying.” Ms Gilstrap also said that Mr Baker does not have a fence in his backyard, and the pit bulls usually run free.