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Canadian Teen Dies After Brutal Dog Attack
7 Jan
Summary
- A 13-year-old boy died three days after a severe dog attack.
- The incident occurred while the boy was riding his bicycle.
- RCMP are investigating the fatal dog attack in Nova Scotia.
A 13-year-old boy tragically passed away on January 10, 2026, three days after a severe dog attack. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that the incident took place on Saturday, January 7, 2026, in Welshtown, Nova Scotia. Officers learned that three large-breed dogs ambushed the youth while he was cycling past their property.
The boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported via Life Flight to a Halifax hospital. The Municipality of the District of Shelburne confirmed his passing on January 10, 2026, expressing deep sorrow and offering grief and counseling resources to the community.
The dogs involved in the attack have been euthanized, and the RCMP continues its investigation. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education confirmed the victim was an eighth-grade student at Shelburne Regional High School, and mental health services are being provided to students and staff.
