​Public health requests assistance regarding dog bite in Lucknow

Grey Bruce Public Health is requesting the public’s help in identifying the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred Friday, Oct. 3, in Lucknow.

At about 7:30 p.m., an individual was bitten by a large black dog, possibly a Bullmastiff, while walking a dog on Havelock Street, near the Presbyterian Church.

The dog, which was not on a leash, ran across the street before biting the victim. The person who was with the dog that bit the individual, is described as female, in her mid-50s to mid-60s, with grey hair.

Staff at public health needs to confirm the dog involved in this biting incident 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, contact public health at 519-376-9420, Ext. 1530.