It was a devastating incident for a community south east of Moose Jaw Wednesday evening as emergency crews had to respond to a call about a child being attacked by dogs.

According to police, the six year old boy from Riceton was attacked by at least one, but possibly two Alaskan Malamutes, that were known to the boy. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Animal Protection Services seized both dogs and they have since been euthanized.