Dog owner in northern Ont. seriously injured after attack by their own dog
![ORNGE rescue The owner of a mixed breed dog in French River had to be airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance July 14 after they were attacked by their own dog. (File)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2022/7/18/ornge-rescue-1-5992365-1658172797550.jpg)
The owner of a mixed breed dog in French River had to be airlifted by ORNGE air ambulance July 14 after they were attacked by their own dog.
And an elderly neighbour who tried to intervene died from an unrelated medical issue, police said.
"As the dog was attacking the owner, an elderly neighbour went to assist and due to medical conditions, passed away," Const. Rob Lewis said in an email, who added the death was "not related to the dog attacking the neighbour."
Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police were called at 12:20 p.m. about an animal complaint on St. David Street in Noelville.
"The investigation revealed the owner of a mixed breed dog had been attacked and was airlifted by ORNGE to the local hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries," police said in a news release Monday.
"French River bylaw seized the dog, as the investigation is still ongoing with the assistance of the Nipissing West crime unit of the OPP."
The dog is believed to be part pit bull, Lewis said.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6969204.1721335497!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
BREAKING Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94.
'We had a good run': High-profile Liberal minister quitting cabinet, not running in next election
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan has announced he will not run in the next federal election, and will be quitting his cabinet position Friday.
Once defiant, Biden is now 'soul searching' about dropping out of race: Reuters source
U.S. President Joe Biden is taking calls to step aside as the Democratic presidential candidate seriously and multiple Democratic officials think an exit is a matter of time, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
B.C. woman who thought Coldplay concert 'was a date' must pay ex for ticket, tribunal rules
A B.C. woman has been ordered to repay her ex for a ticket to Coldplay's 2023 concert in Vancouver – in a small claims decision that highlights the distinction between gifts and loans under Canadian law.
What is Project 2025? A look at the conservative platform Joe Biden says 'will destroy America'
Its authors call it the U.S. conservative movement's 'mandate for leadership,' designed to guide a potential second term for former U.S. president Donald Trump.
When will the 'Big One' earthquake hit? Scientists weigh in
Researchers say they know the 'Big One' is coming, but when should we expect it? Scientists say predicting when a megathrust earthquake will occur is a guessing game.
Boy who was reported missing from a resort near Disney World found dead in water
A three-year-old boy who was reported missing from a resort near Walt Disney World in central Florida early Thursday was found dead in a body of water on the resort's grounds several hours later, the sheriff's office said.
Driver killed, 8 injured in southern Alberta head-on collision with bus
RCMP say a one person was killed and eight others were injured when a bus and an SUV collided head-on in southern Alberta on Wednesday.
Final hurdle clears for grocery code of conduct as Walmart, Costco sign on
All the major Canadian grocers are now on board for a grocery code of conduct, paving the way for industry guidelines that have been several years in the making.