Vicious dog attack leads to unlikely friendship between hero and survivor

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Cumberland County Register of Deeds employee was honored Monday morning for saving the life of a man who was viciously attacked by a dog.



During the meeting, Laura Scales was presented with the Exceptional County Employee award and a certificate of good deed.
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Scales told ABC11 she was headed home from work on the evening on Jan. 9 when she saw a dog attacking a man. She said she sprung into action and called 911.

The man, Clifford Locklear, sustained several injuries including broken and dislocated fingers.
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Since then, the pair have formed an unlikely relationship.

"I think that it's kind of amazing when an act of kindness can bring two strangers together to form a relationship. I think that's really special. I thought about him more than anything and I wanted to make sure he was okay," said Scales.