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'She was wonderful': Neighbor remembers woman who died after being attacked by dogs


'She was wonderful': Neighbor remembers woman who died after being attacked by dogs

(FOX40.COM)-- The household of 93-year-old Chanthy Philavong gathered outside the family home to keep in mind their cherished mom, granny and great-grandmother who passed away from a vicious pet dog attack in Modesto.

Her household affectionately called her Grandma Chanthy, and they described her as sweet, full and caring of life, with a smile that warmed up a whole space.

She raised 5 kids and assisted with 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

" It was 80 seconds… … and everyone's lives changed," neighbor Janiece Dendulk informed FOX40.com.

Dendulk's camera caught on video the two pets, which are walking cane corsos, a breed of mastiff, technique her door on Aug. 31.

" I tried keeping them here… … All of an abrupt, they removed…… and I heard shouting," Dendulk stated. "We found the mommy out here, the grandmother on the ground with the dogs attacking her. I began tossing potted plants, shoes, whatever I could find, trying to help him get her in your home."

Authorities said Philavong was taken to the healthcare facility, where she died a day later on.

The pet dogs are being held at an animal shelter, and cops state it hasn't been figured out yet if the canines might be euthanized.

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Relatives of Philavong originated from as far as out of state to be together and celebrate the matriarch of their household.

The family did not want to speak on cam, however they said it is popular for them to do something every day leading up to the services for Philavong in the coming days.

" I have actually liked seeing the household happened them. There's been constant family and it is the most stunning thing. They're not alone," Dendulk said.

" She was constantly with her family, always going to help pick up the great-grandson. Each time she was out, she was smiling. She was terrific."

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