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Leo

Wake Forest Police Department — Wake Forest, NC

Heatstroke Labrador Retriever

Service Record

End of Watch July 1, 2020

Tour of Duty 2 years

Age 3

Gender Male

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Breed Labrador Retriever

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Wake Forest Police Department

Location Wake Forest, NC

Incident

K9 Leo died from the effects of heat exhaustion following a training exercise.

He was rushed to a local veterinarian when he showed symptoms of heat exhaustion. He was released for observation but was taken back to the vet when his condition worsened. He passed away the following day.

K9 Leo had served with the Wake Forest Police Department for three years.