On March 16, 2014, just before 3:30pm, Oakbank RCMP responded to a call that a child had been mauled by two dogs in the RM of Springfield.
Police say that a seven-year-old female from the RM of St. Andrews was rushed to Winnipeg hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
“Two Alaskan malemute dogs were seized and are being held by RM of Springfield animal control while the investigation continues,” she said. “It should be noted that the dogs were known to the deceased. This was not a random attack.”
Her name and exact cause of death is not being released, Seel said.
“This is just a tragedy all around and you never like to hear about this type of thing,” she said. “You feel for everyone involved.”
On its Facebook page, Rural Animal Management Services said it won’t release any information about the tragedy.
“There will be no press release or casual discussion from us surrounding today’s tragic events,” stated a post from Sunday evening. “Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by this terrible incident.”
Agencies/Canadajournal
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