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Boy, 13, Killed by Three Dogs in Fatal Nova Scotia Attack
8 Jan
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy was killed by three dogs while riding his bike.
- The victim was airlifted to a Halifax hospital but later died.
- A GoFundMe for the victim's mother has raised over $73,000.
A 13-year-old Canadian boy named Drew Nickerson died following a severe dog attack in Welshtown, Nova Scotia. The incident occurred while Nickerson was riding his bicycle near his home and involved two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler. Despite being airlifted to a Halifax hospital, he tragically passed away due to his injuries.
In the aftermath, a GoFundMe page initiated by a family friend to assist his mother, Dawn Nickerson, with funeral expenses and other costs has raised over $73,000. The community has rallied around the grieving mother, offering support through donations and heartfelt tributes shared online.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack, reviewing video footage and interviewing residents. The dogs involved have been euthanized. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police stated that community members and dog owners have been cooperative. Criminal charges for the dog owners are still undetermined.
