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Man injured in UI campus fight now awake

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Austen Dawson, a 26-year-old DoorDash employee, has regained consciousness after being hospitalized due to severe head injuries from a fight on the University of Idaho campus. His father announced his recovery on Facebook, highlighting the community's support since the incident on September 24. The altercation occurred while Dawson was delivering food, and the Moscow Police are actively investigating, with no charges filed against the unidentified assailant as of yet. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity has expelled the other individual involved and is conducting its own inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fight. A GoFundMe page has been established to help Dawson with his mounting medical and legal costs, reflecting the community's commitment to supporting him.

Dawson expressed his gratitude on social media, stating, “BY GRACE OF GOD IM ALIVE AND BREATHING. ” The incident raises concerns about campus safety and the need for accountability in such altercations. This case highlights the importance of swift action and thorough investigations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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