# Boy mauled by dogs after four-wheeler breaks down

> An 11-year-old Georgia football player survived a dog attack after his best friend fought to keep him alive.
- Title: Boy mauled by dogs after four-wheeler breaks down | Shortify
- Summary: An 11-year-old Georgia football player survived a dog attack after his best friend fought to keep him alive. Karson Clayton’s quick calls for help and…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/15/graphic-11-year-old-suffers-17-wounds-after-3-dogs-maul-him-teammate-saved-his-life
- Published: 2026-09-15T23:16:45.864+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dog attack, georgia, children, public safety, law, news, local
## A ride turned violent
Banner O’Berry, 11, was playing near Wood Duck Road in Axson, Georgia, when authorities say three dogs attacked him on Sept. 13 around 3:30 p.m.
## The dogs rushed them
Banner’s mother said he and Karson Clayton were riding a four-wheeler when it broke down. The dogs saw them across an open field and ran toward them.
## Pulled from safety
The boys climbed onto the four-wheeler, but one dog grabbed Banner by the ankle and dragged him down. The other two dogs joined the attack.
## Karson stayed and fought
Karson handed Banner pliers, threw objects at the dogs, screamed, and called for help. His parents lived less than a mile away and rushed over.
## Seventeen open wounds
Banner was taken to Coffee Regional Medical Center and had 3 1/2 hours of surgery for 17 open wounds on his legs.
## Owner took the dogs
Jessica O’Berry said the dogs’ owner came to the scene, collected the animals, and left without helping Banner or calling 911.

> He looked at Banner bleeding and never asked if he was OK
## A legal fight begins
All three dogs were placed on a 10-day hold. The sheriff’s office says it is seeking to have them declared vicious dogs, which could trigger stricter safeguards.
## Key takeaway

Karson Clayton’s quick calls for help and refusal to leave Banner O’Berry helped save him during a violent dog attack.