The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a scratching incident that occurred in Eugenia near Hoggs Fall on the Bruce Trail. On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at approximately 6:00 pm, a man was scratched by a large black/brown dog. This dog was off-leash on the Bruce Trail near Hoggs falls. The victim was scratched while breaking up fight between his own dog and the other dog described above.

Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need to confirm the dog is not infectious with rabies. By verifying the health of the dog, the victim can avoid receiving the post-exposure rabies treatment. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit at 519-376-9420 ext 1518.

source: media release, Grey Bruce Health Unit