The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred at Southampton beach. On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at approximately 9:00 pm, a woman was bitten by a medium size, brown and black, German Shepherd. The woman noticed the dog alone at the beach, the woman stayed away from the dog but the dog followed her. When she stopped, the dog bit her.

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.1322.

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