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Rocky

Genesee County Sheriff's Office — Flint, MI

Training accident German Shepherd

Service Record

End of Watch October 2, 2018

Age 3

Gender Male

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Breed German Shepherd

Cause Training accident

Agency

Department Genesee County Sheriff's Office

Location Flint, MI

Incident

K9 Rocky died when his airway became blocked during a training exercise in the area of Morrish Road and Fortino Drive in Swartz Creek, Michigan.

His handler rushed him to a local veterinary hospital but they were unable to revive him.

K9 Rocky had served with the Genessee County Sheriff's Office for one year.