Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured

The First Nation is now seeking clarification from RCMP about what complaints were received, what action was taken, and whether additional measures could have been taken to prevent further attacks.

“We know there have been previous attacks, and we believe police were made aware of concerns involving dangerous dogs. We want to establish the facts, understand what happened and determine what more can be done to protect our members,” Vice Chief Justin Halcrow said in a statement.

PBCN is requesting a formal review of the reported incidents, including the response to any complaints received by police and whether there were opportunities to intervene before Monday’s mauling.

The First Nation is also asking the RCMP to examine the circumstances surrounding the ownership and control of the dogs involved, including whether the owner knew of previous aggressive behaviour and whether there are grounds for further investigation or enforcement action.

“The question of whether an owner should be held accountable is separate from the question of how earlier complaints were handled,” Halcrow said in the statement.

“We need answers to both, based on the evidence, so we can determine what steps are necessary to prevent another tragedy.”

PBCN leadership emphasized that Monday’s mauling should not be treated simply as part of the broader stray-dog problem in Pelican Narrows.

The First Nation has been working to reduce the number of stray and unwanted dogs in the community and PCBN said a volunteer animal-rescue group removed about 45 dogs from Pelican Narrows during two operations earlier this year and is scheduled to return on Nov. 4.

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by CJME

Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured

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