Man choked dog after severe 45-minute attack

A man named Matt Porter, 35, claims he had to choke his dog to death after being attacked. He says the dog mauled him for 45 minutes, biting him around 70 times. He reported that he lost the use of one hand during the ordeal. Porter described the attack as sudden and without warning. He tried to calm the dog, named Karma, but it continued to bite him. He said he was bleeding heavily and, in a moment of desperation, he used his forearms to choke the dog to stop the attack. The incident happened on February 19. Porter was later found in critical condition and taken to the hospital. His sister started a GoFundMe campaign to assist with his medical costs. They had adopted Karma, a pit bull, eight months earlier from an abusive situation. According to the campaign, Karma was not provoked during the attack. The situation escalated quickly, and Porter found himself fighting for his life. He is expected to undergo multiple surgeries on his arms, which he needs for his job as a tree cutter. The fundraiser highlights the urgent need for support as he recovers from this traumatic event.