Three dogs attempted to board the canoe on SaturdayPublished Jul 07, 20251 minute readA pack of three dogs attacked two people in a canoe near Elderbank on Saturday. Halifax RCMP shot one of the dogs. Photo by FileArticle contentHalifax RCMP officers killed a dog following an attack in Elderbank on Saturday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentPolice were called in at about 1 p.m. after a report that a man and a woman, who were in their canoe on the Musquodoboit River near Highway 357, needed help.Article contentArticle content“The pair was being stalked by three vicious dogs, who were attempting to board the canoe,” according to a police news release issued Monday.Article contentAn officer determined that the pair were in “imminent danger of bodily harm” and fired at the dogs, killing one of them. The other two ran off.Article content“The deceased animal did not have a collar or identification,” RCMP reported.Article contentRCMP are asking that anyone with information about the dogs contact them by calling 902-490-5020. Details can be sent anonymously through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, and tips can be sent online or through the P3 Tips app.Article contentArticle content
Halifax police shoot a dog attacking people in a canoe in Elderbank
