CHESTERFIELD INLET, Nunavut – A four-year-old girl has been killed in a dog attack in a remote community in Nunavut.
Police say the child from Chesterfield Inlet along the west coast of Hudson Bay was attacked Monday afternoon.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
She was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead when she arrived.
READ MORE: Woman mauled to death by dog outside Kamloops; coroners investigating
- Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. government
- Record turnout expected for Penticton Peach Classic Triathlon, boosting local economy
- Mom and 1-month-old baby missing in northern B.C., not seen since July 9
- Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smoke
RCMP Const. Lurene Dillon said the dog didn’t belong to the girl’s family.
Dillon said the animal was properly tied up at the time.
Nunavut’s coroner was on the scene and police were investigating.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.