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Hatos

St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office — Saint Martinville, LA

Heatstroke Unknown Breed

Service Record

End of Watch August 6, 2011

Tour of Duty 1 years

Age 3

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Unknown Breed

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

Location Saint Martinville, LA

Incident

K9 Hatos died as the result of heat exhaustion while tracking two escapees from the correctional center.

Hatos successfully tracked the two subjects until they were apprehended but suddenly collapsed as he and his handler returned to their car. He was immediately transported to a local animal emergency room where he passed away.

K9 Hatos had served with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office for one year.