K9 Hero

Chewbacca

Hancock County Sheriff's Office — Bay St. Louis, MS

Animal related Unknown Breed

Service Record

End of Watch June 15, 2015

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Unknown Breed

Cause Animal related

Agency

Department Hancock County Sheriff's Office

Location Bay St. Louis, MS

Incident

K9 Chewbacca died after being bit by a venomous snake while he and his handler were on patrol.

His handler immediately transported him for treatment at a local vet but he was unable to recover.