12:53:11 PM
High Park has now reopened.
Dog walkers are encouraged to return to the park by officials who say the area has been cleared and is now safe. There also may be a lede in the culprit of the poisonings.
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Wednesday, June 26
7:02:35 PM
Poisoning investigation continues.
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10:16:58 AM
Flax bread soaked in antifreeze is the likely source of poison that has sickened six dogs in High Park, killing at least two of them, in what police believe is a crime motivated by controversy over off-leash areas in the park.
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Tuesday, June 24
12:11:56 PM
Police will be holding a media conference at 4pm to update the status of their investigation.
9:26:45 AM
Two dogs have now died after drinking water laced with anti-freeze in High Park over the weekend. One of the animals died from complications related to the symptoms, and another had to be put down.
Watch Jen Palisoc’s latest report:
Monday, June 23
6:38:48 PM
Pet owners beware, some dogs visiting the High Park area have fallen ill.
Six dogs have become seriously sick in recent days.
One dog is not expected to survive.
It’s believed a poisonous substance – possibly a liquid may have been consumed off the grass.
Officials also fear for the health of children using high park.
You’re being advised to keep a close eye on children and dogs when using the park.
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Toronto Media Release:
“The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a potential poisoning of animals within High Park. Animals and small children are being cautioned until the risk has been eliminated.
On Sunday, June 22, 2008, at 4:20 p.m., police received information regarding several sick dogs who had recently visited High Park in the High Park Road/Bloor Street West area.
It is reported that:
– at least five dogs, in five separate incidents, became seriously ill after visiting the grounds of High Park over the past few days,
– one of the dogs has suffered life-threatening internal complications and is not expected to survive,
– it is believed that an unknown poisonous substance may have been ingested by the dogs,
– the substance may have been in liquid form and may simply have been licked off the grass,
There have not been any reported human cases.
Animals and small children could be at risk until the City of Toronto completes its investigation
If anyone believes their dog or child has become sick after visiting High Park, they should seek medical attention.
The public is advised, when visiting High Park, to keep dogs on a leash and closely supervised. Children should not pick up anything off the ground.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.222tips.com.”
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