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Public health looking for a dog owner after a child was bitten in Corunna

May 1, 2023

FROM LAMBTON PUBLIC HEALTH

Lambton Public Health is looking for a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 9:30 am on Monday, May 1 at the park on Lyndoch St. and Cameron St. in Corunna.

The dog, described as small and white with brown spots and resembling a Jack Russell terrier, was being walked by an older gentleman with white hair. The person who was bit was a 3-year-old child. The parent of the child who was bit did not receive any contact information for the owner.
If you have any information relating to the location of the dog and its owner, please contact Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331 ext. 3533 or toll-free 1-800-667-1839.

If the dog is not located and the health status of the animal verified, the three year old will need to receive post exposure rabies shots.

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