K9 Hero

Figo

Cullman County Sheriff's Office — Cullman, AL

Automobile crash Belgian Malinois

Service Record

End of Watch January 5, 2021

Tour of Duty 3 years

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Belgian Malinois

Cause Automobile crash

Agency

Department Cullman County Sheriff's Office

Location Cullman, AL

Incident

K9 Figo died from complications of injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on February 11th, 2020.

K9 Figo's handler was responding to a call when his patrol car slid on the wet surface of Highway 69 near County Road 8 in Bremen. The patrol car went down a ravine and the site of the crash was not located for almost an hour. His handler and K9 Figo both suffered critical injuries as a result of the crash.

K9 Figo continued to undergo rehabilitation for his injuries but passed away on January 5th, 2021.

K9 Figo had served with the Cullman County Sheriff's Office for three years.