Pack of Dogs Fatally Maul Man in Harleyville

A double-amputee pulled from his wheelchair and attacked by a pack of dogs has died, according to Dorchester County Coroner. 

Carlton Freeman, an 80-year-old, double-amputee from Harleyville, was attacked at around 1 p.m. May 8, and succumbed to his injuries May 12, Coroner Chris Nisbet reported.

"This is very sad story, but even worse that Mr. Freeman was basically helpless to the attack, due to being a bi-lateral amputee," Nisbet said.

The coroner released this statement:

Carlton Freeman from Harleyville was minding his own business while going down side of road in his wheelchair, at Spring Branch and Dunnings Road, when he was attacked by a pack of dogs. Mr. Freeman was a bi-lateral amputee at the knees, from a previous injury years ago, and reported to EMS that he was pulled from his wheelchair by his legs as he tried to fight off the dogs. He also stated that they all were biting him and pulling at his clothes.

The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is investigating this incident.