WHITEFISH FIRST NATION, Alta. – A five-year-old boy was killed by several dogs on Whitefish First Nation on Sunday, say RCMP.
High Prairie RCMP say that they got a report of a fatal dog attack at a residence on Whitefish First Nation at 5:35 p.m. on March 5. When they arrived the boy was found deceased with injuries consistent with a dog attack.
Residents had already identified and destroyed two dogs believed to be involved in the attack and RCMP located and destroyed a third. All dogs have been taken for forensic and medical testing.
High Prairie RCMP Detachment and General Investigative Section, with support from the Western Alberta District General Investigative Unit and Peace River Forensic Identification Section, continue the investigation.
The boy has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
No charges have been laid at this time.
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