This is Rufus, the victim of a horrific attack. He found safety in the woods, but when he emerged, rescuers were surprised and disgusted to discover what was crawling out of his eyes, ears, mouth and open wounds.
Rufus crept out of the woods, arrived at the NC vet. Rufus coming out of surgery also on today, his day of rescue.
He was infested with an estimated 100,000 maggots, his wounds were treated during surgery and most of the maggots removed.
2 days after rescue, May 17th, Rufus is able to stand and walk for a while!!
