Condell Park dog attack victim Lynda Watson’s family, friends rally to her side as she remains in ICU

Family and friends have outlined the long road to recovery for aged care worker Lynda Watson who was savagely attacked by a dog in Condell Park. It comes as they rallied to support her during her time of need.

Aged care worker Lynda Watson is too unwell to understand the enormity of her injuries from a dog attack last week, but the bandages to 90 per cent of her body indicate a long road to recovery.

The 51-year-old mother remains in Liverpool Hopsital’s intensive care unit with horrific injuries to her arms, legs and torso after she was mauled by a dog at Condell Park last Tuesday.

Ms Watson’s family, who rushed from interstate to be at her bedside, told The Daily Telegraph she is lucky to be alive.

Lynda Watson, 51, an aged care support worker who was mauled by a dog at Condell Park last week. Picture: Supplied by family

Lynda Watson. Picture: Supplied

The dog, understood to be an American Mastif, was usually locked in the yard of the house, but on Tuesday he was inside as Ms Watson arrived, and attacked her for up to 20 minutes.

“The homeowner was present and tried to assist. I believe the dog belonged to the homeowner’s son, and that he was not present during the attack,” family spokesperson Peta Banks said.

The Condell Park property where Lynda was attacked by the dog.

Ms Watson has already had two lengthy operations to clean and repair wounds, and to save her left arm. She was due to undergo another operation on Sunday night.

“She faces many further procedures...she has a very long road of rehabilitation and recovery ahead of her,” Ms Banks said.

Lynda Watson remains in hospital after the attack.

The funds raised will go to Lynda and her family. Picture: Supplied

She described Ms Watson as “one of the nicest people you could meet”.

“She is selfless and strong, with a loving son who has flown in from Melbourne, a sister from Queensland who hasn’t left her side...she is loved by her family, friends, clients, colleagues and the community she is part of,” Ms Banks said.

Tradesmen working on a nearby construction site heard Ms Watson’s screams and ran to her aid when the dog set upon her.

Harrowing footage later emerged of NSW Police tasering the dog before they could safely get to Ms Watson and help her.

The dog was later seized by Blacktown Council and euthanised.

Police are still investigating the attack and charges were possible.

Ms Watson’s family has set up a fundraiser to help with her medical costs which are expected to be significant, as she faces months and possibly years of rehabilitation.

Donations can be made here.

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