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Manatee County man in critical condition after dog attack

Reported by: Kerri Cavanaugh
Email: kcavanaugh@abcactionnews.com
Last Update: 5/26/2009 8:39 am
BRADENTON, FL --  A Manatee County man is in critical condition after being mauled by dogs.

On Saturday, Manatee County Sheriff's Deputies say Jose Moreno was found on the side of the road in Bradenton.

Investigators say Moreno had been bitten multiple times, including a 3-inch gash on his neck, and was scratched on his arms, chest and legs.

Moreno told investigators at least two dogs attacked him.  It is unclear where the dogs came from or the reason for the attack.
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