The Saskatchewan RCMP says one person is facing life-threatening injuries after a dog attack in the community of Pelican Narrows. Mounties learned of the attack on McKay Street at around 11 a.m. on Monday. Officers found the injured adult and rushed them to the local health clinic. “Our thoughts are with them and their family as they continue to receive medical treatment,” the service said in a statement. “Saskatchewan RCMP will not be providing an update on their condition, nor providing any further identifying details.” Officers returned to the scene and found three dogs nearby who investigators determined were involved in the incident. All three dogs were euthanized due to “public safety” concerns. The incident remains under investigation. Sask. RCMP noted this is the second dog-related incident in recent days. On Saturday, Oct. 31 at around 1:30 p.m., Pelican Narrows RCMP learned of an adult at the community’s medical clinic who had been injured by a dog. Officers investigated and managed to find the dog involved in the incident. Ultimately, the owners of the dog put it down following a discussion with police. The two incidents are considered separate, as they involved different owners and different dogs. S/Sgt. Kirychuk, detachment commander for Pelican Narrows RCMP, urged Peter Balantyne Cree Nation dog owners to not let their pets run free, and ensure they are tied up or kept inside a fenced area, as their behaviour may change when they’re part of a pack. “Yesterday, Pelican Narrows RCMP officers responded to a horrific incident which resulted in severe injuries to a community member. This event has undoubtedly impacted the community and the police officers who responded,” Kirychuk stated. “We welcome the opportunity to meet with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation to determine next possible steps to ensure community safety, but policing is not the sole solution to aggressive animals. Generally speaking, police become involved in aggressive animal situations when criminality is suspected.”
