A serious dog attack occurred in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia. A teenager was attacked by three large dogs while riding his bicycle past a house and later died from his injuries. The incident occurred near the 100 block of Upper Sandy Cove Road in Welshtown at approximately 5:10 p.m. last Saturday. Police, Emergency Medical Services (EHS), and firefighters responded quickly to the scene, and the injured dogs were subsequently airlifted to Halifax Hospital for treatment. The three dogs involved were euthanized by a veterinarian afterward.
CTV News confirmed that the teenager succumbed to his injuries. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education later issued a statement confirming that the deceased was an eighth-grade student at Shelburne Regional High School. In a statement, the Education Centre expressed its deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and students and teachers affected by the incident, noting that the loss has had a significant impact on the school and the wider community.
In response to the psychological impact of the incident, the education department stated that starting Tuesday, psychologists and counsellors have been deployed to Shelburne Regional High School and several surrounding schools to provide support services to students and staff. These professionals will meet with classes and individuals, provide spaces for discussion, and will continue to offer these resources in the coming days.
The statement emphasized that the school would continue to be committed to creating a safe and caring learning environment and will continue to pay attention to and respond to the actual needs of the community as it faces this significant loss together.
Police confirmed the teenager’s death but declined to provide further details, and the investigation is ongoing. Reference links: https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/ns-youth-dies-from-injuries-after-being-attacked-by-dogs-in-shelburne-county/