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A Georgia woman suffers severe burns in a chemical attack at a Savannah park

A 46-year-old woman suffered severe second- and third-degree burns from a corrosive chemical attack near a popular park; police have not made any arrests yet.

  • Near Forsyth Park, Savannah police say a woman was doused with an unknown chemical just before 8 p.m. and is now at a Georgia burn center.
  • Detectives say motive is under investigation with no broader threat, while friends and family of Ashley Wasielewski describe the attack as targeted or 'just short of a hate crime.'
  • Police and witnesses say an unidentified male suspect in a dark hoodie crept up and poured an unknown chemical that partially melted the victim's clothing and damaged her keys, while surveillance footage and released photo urge public help.
  • No arrests have been made, and Savannah Police Department says the investigation remains active while urging members of the public with photos or video to come forward, as officials increased park patrols and city leadership coordinating resources pledged support, with Mayor Van Johnson condemning the violence.
  • The attack has shaken Forsyth Park regulars and park users, prompting calls for vigilance while city leadership and Savannah Police Department promise continued support.
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Taking advantage of a walk in a park in Savannah, Georgia, a woman was badly burned by a corrosive liquid.

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Chemical Attacks Reach the USA, Thank the Lawless Party

A woman is recovering after officials say she was the victim of a chemical assault in Savannah, Georgia. A corrosive chemical was poured over the head of Ashley Wasielewski. The victim suffered severe burns in the incident, officials said. She was walking around Forsyth Park near West Waldburg and Whitaker streets just before 8 p.m. […] The post Chemical Attacks Reach the USA, Thank the Lawless Party appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

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Ashley Wasielewski was walking through Forsyth Park in Savannah when a stranger approached her from behind and poured the corrosive liquid into her head

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WJCL broke the news in on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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