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K9 Hero
Tuco
Stephens County Sheriff's Office
— Duncan, OK
Drowned
German Shepherd
Service Record
End of Watch
May 20, 2018
Gender
Male
K9 Profile
Breed
German Shepherd
Cause
Drowned
Agency
Department
Stephens County Sheriff's Office
Location
Duncan, OK
Incident
K9 Tuco drowned after his handler's patrol car crashed into a flooded ravine on Highway 29 while responding to a water rescue at approximately 4:00 am.
The patrol car hydroplaned and rolled over into the water. Another deputy following behind the patrol car was able to rescue Tuco's handler from the vehicle, which was submerged under water. The two deputies both tried to rescue Tuco but were unable to remove him from the vehicle.