Man dies after dog attack
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This article was published 05/03/2025 (247 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A 56-year-old man has died after being attacked by dogs on the Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation, the Sun has learned and RCMP confirmed.
On Feb. 21, Yellowhead RCMP, which also encompasses Hamiota and Shoal Lake, responded to a report of man being attacked by five dogs at a residence on the First Nation, about 110 kilometres north of Brandon.
When an officer and emergency medical services (EMS) arrived, a man was seen “lying motionless face down in the snow being attacked by the dogs,” according to Sgt. Paul Manaigre of the Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Unit.
EMS members were not able to get out of their vehicle because of concerns for their safety, and multiple attempts were made to distract the dogs with the siren and air horn, Manaigre added.
The RCMP officer yelled at the dogs to try to direct their attention away from the victim, but the dogs became aggressive toward the officer.
The officer drew his firearm as he was trying to get close to the man and fired several shots in the direction of the dogs, striking two of them, Manaigre continued.
When the three other dogs ran away in the direction of the home’s back yard, EMS members got out of their ambulance and attended to the 56-year-old man, who had suffered serious injuries.
The man was transported to Brandon Regional Health Centre and later transferred to a Winnipeg health-care facility, where he was treated and then released into the care of his family, stated Manaigre.
RCMP said they were made aware that the 56-year-old had died while at a hotel in Winnipeg on Feb. 23.
Police have not released the name of the victim, but according to a news tip sent to the Sun, the man was identified as 56-year-old Richard McKay Flett, whose wake was held Monday and funeral service on Tuesday in Elphinstone.
No charges have been laid in connection with the dog attack, but the investigation continues, which include discussions between Yellowhead RCMP and the Crown Prosecutor’s office.
The two dogs that were killed were seized and will be examined.
It’s not known what breed the dogs were, Manaigre told the Sun, adding that RCMP received reports the animals could be pit bulls or a mixed breed.
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