A 13-year-old boy who was attacked by three dogs in Nova Scotia’s Shelburne County last weekend has died from his injuries.
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne confirmed the boy’s death in a statement on Tuesday, saying the community is “deeply heartbroken by the tragic loss.”
“We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, classmates, and all who are grieving this unimaginable loss,” said the municipality. “We recognize the profound impact this tragedy has on our community.”
The municipality says grief and counselling resources are available for students, families and residents.
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education also confirmed the death of the Grade 8 student at Shelburne Regional High School in a statement.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends, and all those affected. A loss such as this is felt widely, and we recognize the impact it has across our schools and broader communities,” it said.
The centre for education said supports, including psychologists and counsellors, are in place at Shelburne Regional High School and other schools in the area on Tuesday, and will also be accessible in the coming days.
“These trained professionals are meeting with classes and individuals, providing spaces for students and staff to talk, and offering support to anyone who may need it,” it said in the statement.
“We are committed to ensuring safe and caring environments. We will continue to monitor and respond to the needs of our communities as we navigate this profound loss together.”
The boy’s name has not been released.
Youth attacked by 3 dogs
The RCMP said Monday that a youth was in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being attacked by three dogs in Welshtown, N.S.
Police, EHS and firefighters all responded to a property in the 100 block of Upper Sandy Cove Road around 5:10 p.m. Saturday.
Police said three “large-breed” dogs attacked the youth while he was riding his bicycle past the property.
The youth was airlifted to hospital in Halifax.
The dogs involved in the incident have all been euthanized by a veterinarian.
CTV News reached out to the RCMP to confirm the youth’s death, but police have refused to release any additional information.
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