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A 22-year-old woman was sent to a hospital in Russell after a dog attack over the weekend on the Waywayseecappo First Nation.

Manitoba First Nation Police were called to Procure Road on the reserve at around 4 am Saturday morning after a report of a woman being attacked by a group of dogs.

The victim sustained numerous dog bites and had her clothing ripped during the attack, but was able to scream for help.

Police located three of the dogs involved in the attack the following day, seizing two of the dogs and having the third one put down.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Waywayseecappo detachment at 204-859-5071.