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Kuno

Forest Heights Police Department — Forest Heights, MD

Heatstroke Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix

Service Record

End of Watch July 2, 2023

Age 5

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Forest Heights Police Department

Location Forest Heights, MD

Incident

K9 Kuno died after suffering heatstroke while searching a school building for a burglary suspect at about 3:00 pm with temperatures in the mid-90s.

K9 Kuno had been requested to assist the Prince George's County Police Department as they searched for the suspect in Morningside. Approximately 15 minutes into the search he began showing signs of heatstroke. His handler immediately returned him to their vehicle and gave him water, but he collapsed several minutes later. He was rushed to a local emergency veterinary hospital where he passed away.

K9 Kuno had served with the Forest Heights Police Department for four years.