Condell Park dog attack: Update on aged care worker Lynda Watson who was savagely mauled by client’s French Mastiff

An aged care worker who suffered horrific injuries when she was mauled by a dog in a brutal 20-minute attack is still unable to walk and is in hospital with ‘numerous injuries’ more than two weeks later.

Mother-of-one Lynda Watson, 51, showed up at a client’s property in Condell Park, in Sydneysouthwest on February 6 when she was suddenly attacked by a French Mastiff.

The dog bit Mrs Watson repeatedly on the chest and limbs before neighbors and tradesmen working on a building site next door rushed to her aid.

The tradies threw a bucket and rocks at the dog before police officers eventually arrived and subdued the animal with a Taser.

Mrs Watson was rushed to hospital in a serious condition and spent a period in intensive care.

Her niece Kiara Dowell told Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday night that her aunt had been moved to “a normal ward” and her left arm and legs were “healing well”.

Dog handlers removed the French Mastiff that attacked Ms Watson in Condell Park. The dog was later euthanized

“They’ve disconnected all the machines and she’s only taking tablets now,” Mrs Dowell said.

‘She still has the catheter in because she can’t walk yet.

“Her legs still need to heal a bit before she can put pressure on them.”

She added that her aunt still has a long way to go.

“The skin graft will probably take place in three or four weeks,” Ms Dowell said.

‘The doctors need the synthetic skin graft to heal better first.’

Ms Watson’s friend Peta Banks also shared an update, posting pictures of her recovery at Liverpool Hospital.

“Lynda is feeling very posh at the moment because they’ve given her a private room in the intensive care unit – so she can start living out her fantasies of being a lady of leisure,” Ms Banks wrote on one GoFundMe page.

“Doctors continue to monitor her many injuries, with a strong focus on her right arm.”

Mrs. Watson can currently only use her right hand.

“We’ve provided her with a phone holder so she can surf the internet whenever she feels like it, without the hassle of doing it all with just one hand,” Mrs Banks added.

Mrs Watson was rushed to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition, while the dog was removed from the scene by council handlers and subsequently euthanised.

Lynda’s niece Kiara Dowell told Daily Mail Australia her aunt (pictured) had been moved to ‘a normal ward’ and her left arm and legs are ‘healing well’

The dog was normally locked in the garden, but he was inside the day Mrs Watson turned up and started attacking her.

The homeowner was present and tried to help. It is understood the dog belonged to the homeowner’s son, who was not home at the time.

Initially, Ms Watson reportedly had bandages covering 90 per cent of her body and underwent two marathon operations to save her left arm.

“Our dear friend Lynda recently had a harrowing experience – she was the victim of a vicious dog attack that left her in hospital in intensive care with multiple cuts and a long road to recovery ahead of her,” Ms Banks wrote at the time.

‘In the aftermath of this traumatic incident, Lynda faces not only physical pain, but also the terrifying prospect of many months, if not years, of healing ahead.’

Mrs Watson has been described as ‘one of the nicest people you could meet’.

“She is selfless and strong, with a loving son who flew in from Melbourne, and a sister from Queensland who never leaves her side,” her friend added.

“She is loved by her family, friends, clients, colleagues and the community she is part of,” Ms Banks added.

Lynda Watson (pictured) faces a long road to recovery after a savage dog attack

Lynda Watson (pictured), 51, showed up at a client’s property in Condell Park, south-west Sydney, when she was suddenly attacked by a French Mastiff