The Grey Bruce Health Unit is looking for the public's assistance to locate the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident at the Southampton beach. In an August 19 Public Health Grey Bruce media release, on Tuesday, August 13, at approximately 9pm, a woman was bitten by a medium sized brown and black German shepherd. The woman noticed the dog alone at the beach and stayed away from the dog but the dog followed her. When she stopped, the dog bit her.

Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need 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 extension 1322.