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A teen has died just days after he was attacked by three dogs while riding a bicycle in Canada, officials announced.
The unidentified 13-year-old boy was ambushed by the canines on Saturday in Welshtown, Nova Scotia, according to theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
’Officers learned that three large-breed dogs attacked a youth who was riding a bicycle past the property,’ RCMP said.
He was transported to a hospital in Halifax via Life Flight with 'life-threatening’ injuries.
Three days later, officials from the Municipality of the District of Shelburne announced the boy had died.
’The Municipality of the District of Shelburne is deeply heartbroken by the tragic loss of a 13-year-old boy following a fatal dog attack in our community on the evening of Saturday,’ the district wrote in a statement.
’We extend our most sincere condolences to his family, friends, classmates, and all who are grieving this unimaginable loss.
’We recognize the profound impact this tragedy has on our community. Grief and counselling resources are available for students, families, and residents.’
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said an unidentified 13-year-old boy was ambushed by 'three large-breed dogs’ as he was riding his bike on Saturday
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education confirmedthe boy was an eighth-grade student at Shelburne Regional High School (pictured)
The district said it will not provide any additional comments on Tuesday 'Out of respect for the family and the RCMP investigation’.
RCMP confirmed the dogs involved in the incident have been euthanized by a veterinarian and said their investigation is ongoing in an update on Monday.
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education confirmed in a statement to CTV that the boy was an eighth-grade student at Shelburne Regional High School.
’We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends, and all those affected. A loss such as this is felt widely, and we recognize the impact it has across our schools and broader communities,’ it said.
The school system said mental health services will be available for the boy’s classmates and at other schools in the coming days.
’These trained professionals are meeting with classes and individuals, providing spaces for students and staff to talk, and offering support to anyone who may need it,’ it said.
’We are committed to ensuring safe and caring environments. We will continue to monitor and respond to the needs of our communities as we navigate this profound loss together.’
Daily Mail contacted RCMP for additional information.
