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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Woman whose entire face was torn off by two violent dogs reveals what she looks like 4 years later after 28 operations - as people say her progress is 'astonishing'
A woman who was violently attacked and bitten 800 times by two dogs she was hired to care for has shared an update on her recovery four years on from the ordeal that left her badly disfigured. Jacqueline Durand, a student at Texas University, was just shy of her 22nd birthday when she was mauled by two rescue dogs, a German Shepherd mix, Lucy, and a Pitbull mix named Bender in 2021. The attack was so vicious it left the student fearing for her life, but as she shares photos of herself well into recovery four years on, people say her progress is 'astonishing'. Ahead of Christmas in 2021 Durand, a supply chain management student and dog sitter of seven years, had been hired to dog sit the creatures and believed them to be 'lovely' in a meeting the day before she looked after them for the first time. Before arriving at the dogs' home, Durand had been assured by her new employers that the pooches would be in crates and kennels - but when she arrived they were wandering around freely. Despite having a positive first encounter with the dogs, Durand walked into an entirely different atmosphere on 23 December when they took their opportunity to pounce, biting her 800 times in an attack that tore the flesh from her face. They savagely bit into her nose, ears, lips and cheeks, leaving her with injuries so severe that she was placed into a medically-induced coma while doctors performed an emergency seven hour surgery on her. Following the horrific attack, the dogs were captured and placed in the care of the City of Coppell before a municipal judge decided that both dogs should be euthanized. Four years on from the attack, the 25-year-old shares regular updates on her recovery as she continues to live with the consequences four years on from the attack that changed her life. Hoping to raise awareness to the dangers of dogs, Durand has shared details of her story on both TikTok and Instagram, explaining that she had since had facial reconstructive surgery to improve the appearance of her injuries. She told how doctors first carried took a skin graft from her buttocks and forehead. They rebuilt her nose using skin from near her hairline and her lip was remade from skin on her left thigh. 'It's a long road to go to recovery but I am doing alright, I am progressing,' she said in a video posted in 2023. She recently had her 28th surgery, telling followers that despite the 'lack of sleep', the process was 'all worth it' to see progression. In the weeks following the surgery, where 'a lot was done', she said she was 'beyond excited' by the results, sharing a photo of her face, which still had stitches around the cheek area. 'I can finally say I'm starting to see myself again and the more I heal the more I will be pleased with how things are progressing,' she captioned the picture, thanking doctors for helping with her 'remarkable healing'. In another update share to Instagram a week ago, she attached a picture of her face following the surgery. 'My eye is still slowly easing up on swelling but scabs are falling off and the integral is doing well,' she captioned the picture. Responding to Durand's updates, her followers have expressed their awe at how well she has recovered following the vicious attack. One person wrote: 'Wow!!! I see the progress from your last surgery. Amazing!' Another said: 'The progress is truly astonishing. Seeing your features being restored. Your doctors are truly artists.' Despite experiencing horrific injuries at the hands of canines, it hasn't deterred the 25-year-old from owning dogs and she now shares a close bond with her own pet, Luna, who she said has helped in her recovery. 'I had to also share these precious moments of Luna laying with me. She knows what I need before I even know,' she wrote next to a picture of the pair snuggling up together. Durand has come a long way in the last four years, despite initially being unrecognisable after sustaining the injuries. Describing the attack, which took place in 2021, Durand said the two offending dogs had been nothing but 'lovely' when she first met them, but that things had taken a violent turn as soon she entered the property where she was supposed to be taking care of them. Led to believe both would be in crates when she arrived, Durand was left stunned when she opened the door and was straight away knocked her off balance, causing her to fall and drop her cell phone. The bloodthirsty creatures then pinned the dog sitter to the ground and dragged her though the corridor into the living room where they proceeded to hack away her face. So violent were the dogs that they even pulled all of Jacqueline's clothes off, including her blue jeans. They then ripped off her ears, nose, and face, leaving nothing but bone behind, and she lost 30 per cent of the blood in her body, leaving her hospitalised for 60 days. In the interview with CBS Mornings at the time, she said: 'When I felt the skin hanging from my face, I thought I was going to die.' The dogs dragged Jacqueline from the entryway into the property. Photographs taken after the attack show a bloodied rug and dog bed. Jacqueline lost 30 per cent of her blood in the mauling and now faces several surgeries and has frequent physical therapy sessions During the attack, Durand was unable to call for help - but 911 was alerted because the property's front door was left open when the dogs pounced, triggering an alarm. When first responders arrived, they were unable to enter the home for an excruciating 37 minutes because the dogs were so aggressive. A representative told CBS News they were 'only able to see Jacqueline Durand's legs and were not immediately aware of the extent of her injuries'. Bodycam footage from officers on the scene reveal Jacqueline screaming for help as the dogs continued to attack her. She was laying on her stomach naked when police were finally able to enter the home and rescue her, with footage showing her crying as medics inspected her body and told her to 'keep breathing'. She was then rushed to hospital where she received a seven hour long emergency surgery. Her parents also said their daughter had to be resuscitated multiple times and was placed in a medically induced coma during the first week. 'It was clear that he was saying she's in for a fight for survival,' her father John told CBS News, calling her a 'miracle.' Despite the horrific attacks and the multiple reconstructive surgeries she underwent, Durand said she is ready for the world to see her face. 'It's time to show who I am now, and I can't be scared of it,' she said. Speaking on the show, she was keen to use her horrendous experience to set an example to dog owners. 'I want dog owners to know their animals and be able to communicate with their sitters how they are,' she told CBS News. She described being left 'speechless' by the radical change in their behaviour, having appeared to get along with them on first meeting.' After every meet and greet I had, I always felt the same with those other dogs and they don't change their attitude from the time that I met them to the time that I go there for the first time.' The owners, who have three children - including a three-year-old - claimed the dogs were never violent, telling investigators that they had 'zero' problems with them. However, they reportedly had a sign on their home claiming to have 'crazy dogs' and to not 'ring the doorbell'. The front door sign read: 'Crazy Dogs. Please Don't Knock or Ring the Bell. Call or Text Instead.' 'The warning on the door suggests that the Bishops knew that both of these dogs have acted aggressively to people arriving at the front door,' Durand's lawyer Chip Brooker told CBS Mornings. Following the attack, Durand filed a lawsuit, accusing Dr Bishop and his wife of negligence for allegedly failing to control, secure and train the animals, as well as 'failing to provide a safe environment for their invitees.' The lawsuit lays the blame directly at the Bishops who allowed the animals to remain on their property while 'knowing they had dangerous propensities'. It alleges the Bishops knew of the dog's tendencies towards violence because of the 'crazy dogs' warning sign that was visible to anyone walking up to the front door. 'Jacqueline will forever measure her life in terms of before and after opening that door,' Brooker said. 'She will be permanently disfigured for the rest of her life, and we filed this lawsuit to make sure all the responsible parties are held accountable.' Between 2005 and 2017, there were a total of 433 deaths caused by dogs in the US Pit bulls continue to top the list of America's most dangerous dog breeds, having been responsible for 284 fatal attacks on humans from 2005 to 2017. The second breed on the list, Rottweilers, came a distant second with 45.
Associated Press
27-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rony Jabour, a Leading Voice in Workplace Safety, to Speak at NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver
Rony Jabour set to inspire the future of workplace safety at the NSC Congress & Expo 2025 in Denver. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 / / -- In September 2025, the stage of the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo — the largest and most prestigious workplace safety event in the United States — will feature Rony Jabour, one of the most respected figures in occupational safety education today. With a journey that spans continents — from a small town in Brazil to America's leading safety forums — Jabour has been transforming how safety is taught and practiced across industries nationwide. His upcoming presentation, titled 'Building Bridges: Enhancing Workplace Safety for Workers in the U.S.', will focus on the critical need to foster safer environments for all workers, emphasizing inclusion, education, and leadership. The 2025 NSC Congress & Expo, to be held in Denver, Colorado, from September 12 to 18, is expected to attract tens of thousands of safety professionals, executives, and policymakers from across the globe. Registration opens on May 13. Drawing from over 15 years of hands-on experience training more than 50,000 workers, Jabour delivers a deeply human perspective shaped by personal tragedy — the loss of his father to a workplace accident. 'Safety isn't just a checklist or a policy — it's a mindset that must be embraced by everyone, from the boardroom to the job site,' Jabour states. He continues, 'Our goal is simple: every worker deserves to go home safe, every single day.' A graduate of Texas University with dual master's degrees in Risk Management and Safety & Health, and a distinguished alumnus of Harvard University's programs in Risk Analysis and Leadership & Management, Jabour brings a rare blend of academic rigor and practical expertise to the industry. Recognized as a '40 Under 40 Rising Star' by the National Safety Council and a 'Top 100 Leader in Education', Jabour's impact extends well beyond training sessions — he is shaping the future of workplace culture. Founder of United Safety Net, one of the largest occupational safety training organizations in the United States, Jabour is also the creator and organizer of Build Safe Connection, the largest event in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to construction and safety for immigrant workers — further reinforcing his commitment to building safer, more inclusive workplaces. For Jabour, safety transcends equipment and protocols. 'Safety is not about PPE; it's about going back home safely every day,' he emphasizes. With his message reaching new audiences at the NSC Congress & Expo 2025, Jabour is helping to redefine what it means to lead — and protect — in the modern workplace. USN USN +1 978-767-0630 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Al Bawaba
13-03-2025
- Science
- Al Bawaba
Substation explosion in Texas university causes power outage
Published March 13th, 2025 - 05:51 GMT ALBAWABA - Emergency services in Texas opened a probe into an underground fire and explosion at a power substation which caused multiple power outages and evacuations on the Texas Tech University campus. Texas University officials reported multiple power outages at about 7 p.m. and called Lubbock Fire Rescue that responded to a reported gas leak at the 900 block of Boston Avenue. Caitlynn Jeffries, a public information officer, for the Texas Tech Police Department, confirmed that an explosion occurred in a manhole near the engineering key in the central part of campus near the 900 block of Boston Avenue. An explosion at a substation has sparked chaos at Texas Tech, causing fires, power outages, and evacuations across parts of the campus. Adding to the mystery, eerie green flames have been seen shooting from a manhole. Officials have confirmed they are responding to multiple… — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) March 13, 2025 No injuries have been reported from the explosion, according to officials with Lubbock Fire Rescue. Students said they saw huge smoke and green flames from the site of the explosion. Lubbock Fire Rescue later confirmed that 'active fire and smoke' was seen issuing from multiple manholes on campus. The TTUHSC campus called on students and staff to leave the Lubbock campus at 8:35 p.m. On X, the university wrote: "TechAlert! Power remains out on campus. Barricades are being removed. Students are allowed in residence halls. Continue to avoid the Engineering Key. Employees should not return to campus to gather belongings until further notice." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
USA Today
01-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Potential future Steelers WR Matthew Golden clocks insane 40 time at NFL Scouting Combine
Potential future Steelers WR Matthew Golden clocks insane 40 time at NFL Scouting Combine The Pittsburgh Steelers may have just found their next wide receiver of the future at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine—and he's blazing fast. Matthew Golden, a wide receiver out of Texas University, who has been linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a variety of mock drafts, just posted one of the fastest 40-yard dash times at the combine, with an unofficial 4.3 seconds flat. Golden had a strong 2024 regular season, producing 987 receiving yards and 9 TDs on just 58 receptions, with an incredible 17 yards per catch. His teammate, fellow Texas Longhorn WR Isaiah Bond, boldly claimed that he would set the 40-yard dash record, yet Golden left his unofficial 4.4 in the dust in hilarious fashion. Golden's strong combine performance leaves many fans wondering if the Pittsburgh Steelers should draft the lightning-quick receiver with their 21st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. While the decision was met with skepticism leading up to the combine, no one can deny what an incredible move that would be now.
