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Santo

Boca Raton Police Department — Boca Raton, FL

Heatstroke German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch July 11, 1986

Age 5

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed German Shepherd

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Boca Raton Police Department

Location Boca Raton, FL

Incident

K9 Santo died of heatstroke when the patrol car's air conditioner malfunctioned following a canine exhibition at Spanish River High School.