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Woman Suffers Severe Burns After Man Allegedly Throws Acid on Her While Walking at Park

Ashley Wasielewski suffered second-degree burns from an unknown chemical attack; police say attacker and victim were strangers and investigations continue.

  • On Wednesday night, Ashley Wasielewski, 46-year-old victim, was critically injured after a man allegedly doused her with an unknown chemical in Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia.
  • Savannah police say the attacker and Wasielewski did not know each other, and investigators, including the FBI and ATF, are actively probing the incident, officials said at a Friday briefing.
  • Friends of Wasielewski say she sustained burns over more than 50% of her body and suffered third-degree burns requiring specialized burn treatment including skin grafts and rehabilitation.
  • Loved ones have started a GoFundMe fundraiser to support Wasielewski's recovery, while Savannah Mayor Van Johnson condemned the violence and Savannah Police Department increased park patrols.
  • On Thursday, Savannah police released an image of a possible person of interest and asked the public to help identify him as Savannah residents and neighborhood witnesses are on edge and city leaders demand answers.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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