A 44-year-old woman and a child were treated for minor injuries

NEWS RELEASE

SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE

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INNISFIL - An investigation is underway under the provincial Dog Owner's Liability Act after two people were bitten by a dog in Innisfil.



On Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, around 4:30 p.m., police were dispatched to a home in the 5th Line and 9th Line area for an animal complaint call.



When officers arrived on scene, a 44-year-old woman and a child were already being treated by paramedics. The pair was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.



The dog will be quarantined for 10 days. The investigation is ongoing by the Innisfil Bylaw Department.



This occurrence serves as a reminder to dog owners that they are responsible for taking reasonable precautions to prevent dog bites or attacks on people or other pets.

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