News Release                            For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                     January 17, 2012

Public Assistance Request

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident in Durham.

On January 16, 2012 a woman was bitten by a dog that was off leash in Durham Park. The dog is described as a black and brown German Shepherd.

Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit needs to confirm that 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.

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For more information:

Robert Hart

Program Manager

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 1279

B.Hart@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca