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Joker

Indian River County Sheriff's Office — Vero Beach, FL

Training accident Belgian Malinois

Service Record

End of Watch April 21, 2021

Tour of Duty 3 months

Age 1

Gender Male

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Breed Belgian Malinois

Origin Czech Republic

Cause Training accident

Agency

Department Indian River County Sheriff's Office

Location Vero Beach, FL

Incident

K9 Joker died when he accidentally choked on a training aid that became lodged in his throat.

He was rushed to Live Oak Animal Hospital in Vero Beach but he was not able to be resuscitated.

K9 Joker had served with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office for three months.