ELDERBANK: One dog that was threatening two canoers in Elderbank on July 5 was shot and killed by an RCMP officer, while two others who were with it ran off when the officer shot.
Police say they were called at approximately 1 p.m. when two canoers were threatened by the three vicious looking dogs.
An RCMP officer responded to assist a man and a woman travelling in a canoe on the Musquodoboit River, near Hwy. 357.
The pair was being stalked by three vicious dogs, who were attempting to board the canoe.
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Upon arrival, the officer determined that the canoers were in imminent danger of bodily harm and fired a service weapon, killing one dog.
The two other dogs ran off following the gunshot.
The deceased animal did not have a collar or identification.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the dogs is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.
To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
File #: 25-95481
