Strathroy District Collegiate Institute located on 361 Second St. in Strathroy. (Capture via Google Street View) Strathroy District Collegiate Institute located on 361 Second St. in Strathroy. (Capture via Google Street View)
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Teen girl killed by dogs remembered as 'kind and caring'

Staff and students at Strathroy District Collegiate Institute are reeling following the sudden death of a teenage girl.

Emergency crews responded to an address on Gentleman Drive in southwest Middlesex Thursday afternoon after a person was found unresponsive on the property. Following an autopsy on Friday, police confirmed 17-year-old Megan Fisher as the victim of an attack involving three large dogs.

Stephanie Hambides, principal of Strathroy District Collegiate Institute, issued a statement honouring Fisher on Monday.

"It is with great sadness that the Strathroy District Collegiate Institute community learned of the tragic passing of student Megan Fisher," said Hambides. "A proud member of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Meg loved to learn and will be remembered by those who knew her as a very kind and caring person who always put others first and openly expressed her love for her family, friends and teachers."

Members of the Thames Valley District school board's Traumatic Events Response Team will be at the high school this week to provide support to students and staff.

Additional information regarding the investigation has not been provided by police. The dogs involved in the incident are being held in a shelter under a public health quarantine order while the investigation continues.

The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

 

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