Pit bulls are a big problem in Chicago |
“In February, while conducting a Facebook Live video from a vacant lot, Figueroa said she was attacked by a pit bull. Her screams were broadcast.”
She said she felt so helpless. “…I actually had a bag, it was like a book bag where I carry my laptop and I used that like a shield. If I didn’t have that I don’t know what would have happened or if I would even be here today.”
[from video]
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