News release
UPDATE: Shelburne District RCMP continues investigation into dog attack
January 7, 2026
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Welshtown, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Shelburne District RCMP continues to investigate a dog attack in Welshtown that has resulted in the death of a youth.
On January 3, at approximately 5:12 p.m., RCMP officers, EHS, and fire services responded to a report of a dog attack that had occurred in the 100 block of Upper Sandy Cove Rd. Officers learned that three large-breed dogs – two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler – had mauled a youth who was riding a bicycle past a property. The youth later died in hospital.
“This is an extremely distressing and tragic incident for everyone involved,” says S/Sgt. Mark Macpherson, Detachment Commander, Shelburne District RCMP. “Our thoughts are with the youth’s loved ones as they process their heartbreaking loss.”
In the days since the attack, investigators have been actively gathering and analyzing video footage, conducting door‑to‑door canvassing in the immediate and surrounding areas, and interviewing a number of people about the dogs’ day-to-day movements.
“Our team is working through several investigative steps to fully understand what happened and to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack,” says S/Sgt. Macpherson. “Community members have been very supportive of our work, and the dog owners have been cooperative throughout.”
Anyone who has information and has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact the Shelburne District RCMP at 902‑875‑2490.
The ongoing investigation is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
File #: 2026-11811