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Nova Scotia youth has life-threatening injuries after attack by 3 dogs: RCMP

FILE - RCMP say three 'large-breed dogs' attacked a youth who was riding a bicycle in Welshtown, N.S. on Jan. 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Police in Nova Scotia say a youth had to be transported to hospital via LifeFlight after being attacked by three “large-breed dogs” on Saturday evening.

Shelburne District RCMP said first responders were called just after 5 p.m. to the 100 block of Upper Sandy Cove Road in Welshtown, N.S.

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“Officers learned that three large-breed dogs attacked a youth who was riding a bicycle past the property,” RCMP wrote in a Monday release.

The young victim was flown to hospital in Halifax with life-threatening injuries, police added.

“The dogs involved in the incident have been euthanized by a veterinarian,” RCMP said, adding that the investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released for the time being.

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