Youth attacked by 3 dogs in Shelburne County hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

A young person was hospitalized after a dog attack near Shelburne, N.S.

A youth is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being attacked by three dogs in Welshtown, N.S., according to police.

The RCMP, EHS and firefighters all responded to a property in the 100 block of Upper Sandy Cove Road around 5:10 p.m. Saturday.

Police say three “large-breed” dogs attacked the youth while they were riding their bicycle past the property.

The youth sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital in Halifax.

The dogs involved in the incident have all been euthanized by a veterinarian.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and they won’t be releasing any additional details at this time.

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