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RCMP Investigate Fatal Mauling of 13-Year-Old in Shelburne County

Police are reviewing video that shows the dogs off their property and say the owners are cooperating as they determine whether charges are warranted.

Overview

  • The Grade 8 student from Shelburne Regional High School died in hospital after being airlifted from Welshtown, and officials have not released his name.
  • RCMP identified the dogs as two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler; all three were euthanized and are being tested for rabies and other factors.
  • Investigators are canvassing the area, collecting video, and say footage indicates the dogs left the property, with no prior police calls on record for them.
  • No charges have been laid as the investigation continues, and police asked anyone with information to contact Shelburne District RCMP at 902-875-2490.
  • Counselling supports are in place at local schools, and community fundraisers and a GoFundMe had raised nearly $60,000 by Wednesday afternoon.