press release

Lambton Public Health Searching for Dog That Bit Woman at Ipperwash Beach

Point Edward, ON – Lambton Public Health is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident that occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3 at Ipperwash Main Beach.

The dog, described as a brown medium sized pit bull, was on the beach with no owner in sight.

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. 3812) or toll-free 1-800-667-1839.

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

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Please contact:

LPH-media-inquiries@county-lambton.on.ca