UPDATE: The owner of the dog has come forward and the incident is resolved.
UPDATE: The owner of the dog has come forward and the incident is resolved.
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INGERSOLL - Southwestern Public Health is investigating a dog biting incident in the Town of Ingersoll.
The bite happened on Harris Street near David Street on Tuesday morning around 10:45 am. The dog and the owner are both unknown
The dog is described as a large dog, possibly poodle mix. Dark brown. Shaved body with curly hair on head. The owner is a woman around 35-40 years of age, around 5'8 with long light brown/blond hair. She was wearing a knee length tan coat.
Southwestern Public Health seeks information about this dog to assess the risk of exposure to the rabies virus. Otherwise the victim may have to go through series of rabies shots.
If you have any information about a dog that fits this description or are the owner, please contact Southwestern Public Health at 519-421-9901 or 1-800-922-0096 and speak to a public health inspector.

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