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Tragic Dog Attack Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy

1/14/2026

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Drew Nickerson, a 13-year-old from Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, died on January 5 after being attacked by three dogs on January 3 while biking.
The dogs were two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler, and they were euthanized after the incident.
A GoFundMe campaign for Nickerson's family raised nearly $150,000.
The Municipality of Shelburne is reviewing its dog control bylaw in response to the tragedy.

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Drew Nickerson, a 13-year-old from Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, died on January 5 after being attacked by three dogs on January 3 while biking.
The dogs were two Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler, and they were euthanized after the incident.
A GoFundMe campaign for Nickerson's family raised nearly $150,000.
The Municipality of Shelburne is reviewing its dog control bylaw in response to the tragedy.