Alabama Man Dead After Being Mauled by a Pack of Dogs

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Upon review of surveillance footage of the attack, Bynum said in the statement: “At one point 5 to 6 dogs are seen violently attacking and mauling the victim as he struggles to stand. After a few minutes, the dogs overpower the victim and he appears to become incapacitated.”

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Whigham believes “somebody sicced the dogs on him,” according to the outlet. “Why all of a sudden on (July 29) did the dogs attack him?” she said.

However, Bynum said in a statement, “We’re going to cover our bases and talk to some more witnesses.”

The Dale County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

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