https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/pouch-cove-dog-attack-9.7065452

3 hospitalized, including 2 with serious injuries

Four people were injured in a dog attack near Pouch Cove on Wednesday, which resulted in police having to shoot and kill the two animals because of a public safety threat, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said.

The RNC said officers responded to numerous calls from the Pouch Cove Line area around 1 p.m. NT.

In a statement, the RNC said officers, along with the Pouch Cove Volunteer Fire Department, tried to contain the loose dogs — which police say were large breeds — to a single property, but they continued to show aggressive behaviour.

"Given the threat to human life and risk to public safety, officers were forced to make the difficult decision to use lethal force to subdue the animals," the police statement reads.

The RNC said of the four people injured, three were taken to hospital and two have serious injuries. The injured include witnesses who attempted to help their neighbours.

Officers on the scene were seen gathering dog leashes into an evidence bag, and blood could be seen in the snow.

The RNC said charges haven't been laid at this time, and it's working with the Chief Veterinary Officer as part of the investigation.

CBC News has asked the Pouch Cove Volunteer Fire Department for comment.

NOTE: Posts on several local Facebook pages identified the 2 dogs as pit bulls.