The Editor,
Two days ago, my 82-year-old father was walking in our local park (the one by Thomas Kidd elementary school).
It was quite early in the morning, around 7 a.m. There were several dogs that were off-leash running around with the owners present.
One of these dogs ran into my father, knocking him hard to the ground. He was unable to get up.
As a result of the fall, he broke his ankle and is now in Richmond Hospital.
Due to his age, his recovery will be difficult.
Unfortunately, the bylaw enforcement officers do not start their shift until 7 a.m. So, by the time they get to the park, the dogs and their owners are often gone.
Kal Bagri
Richmond
