Pelican Narrows: 3 dogs put down after adult seriously injured

An adult suffered life-threatening injuries in an incident involving dogs on McKay Street in Pelican Narrows on Nov. 2, RCMP say. Officers later put down three dogs that investigators determined were involved.

Police received the report at about 11 a.m. and responded immediately, finding the injured adult on the street. Officers gave the person medical assistance and took them to the health clinic in an RCMP vehicle, where the injuries were described as life-threatening.

The person continues to receive medical treatment, police said. Saskatchewan RCMP said they will not provide an update on the person’s condition or further identifying details.

After leaving the clinic, officers returned to the scene and found the three dogs nearby. Police said they put the dogs down in the interest of public safety. The investigation continues.

Earlier incident

Police said this was the second dog-related injury recently reported to Pelican Narrows RCMP. At about 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, officers responded to a report of an adult at the medical clinic who had been injured by a dog.

Officers located the dog involved, and its owners put it down after a discussion with police. The RCMP said the incidents are considered separate and did not involve the same dogs or owners.

Detachment commander Staff Sgt. Scott Kirychuk said police welcome an opportunity to meet with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation about possible next steps for community safety. He recommended that dog owners in the Nation keep their dogs tied up or inside a fenced area rather than let them run free, noting that a dog’s behaviour may change when it is in a pack.