A woman mauled by two large dogs in a terrifying attack in broad daylight has recalled how she feared for her life during the harrowing ordeal.
Helen Mato was at John Moloney Park in Marangaroo, in Perth’s north, on Tuesday morning, when the off-leash dogs approached her.
Ms Mato feared for her life as she struggled to get away from the brute strength of the dogs.
It’s understood she’s one of at least two women who have been attacked by the dogs at the park.
‘One came down to my leg and one grabbed my groin. I fell and I was yelling out for help, screaming and this car just went straight past me,’ Ms Mato told 7 News.
The motorist behind the wheel was an Uber driver, who immediately pulled over when they realised what was happening.
The driver rushed to Ms Mato’s aid and helped the mother get inside the car, but the dogs continued to give chase.
‘They were attacking the Uber driver’s car, but I don’t know where they went after that,’ Ms Mato said.
Helen Mato (pictured) was attacked by the large dogs while she was at the John Moloney Park in Marangaroo, in Perth’s north
Ms Mato has been left physically and mentally scarred by the ordeal.
Nearby residents at home at the time heard the harrowing sounds of someone screaming and yelling as the dogs barked.
‘It just sounded really bad,’ Jennie recalled.
The latest incident comes after a woman aged in her 20s was rushed to the Joondalup Health Campus following a separate attack at the same park.
The woman received several bites and is currently in a stable condition.
The dogs remain on the loose, sparking community fears that they may attack again.
Ms Mato’s was helped by a quick thinking Uber driver, who pulled over but the dogs (pictured) chased the car after she was helped into the vehicle
City of Wanneroo Council has launched inquiries in relation to the incident involving Ms Mato.
‘City of Wanneroo Rangers are investigating the incident and gathering all relevant evidence as part of the investigation process to determine next steps,’ a spokesperson said.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the council for further comment.
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