K9 Hero

Sam

Lexington County Sheriff's Department — Lexington, SC

Heatstroke Belgian Malinois

Service Record

End of Watch July 8, 2025

Age 2

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Belgian Malinois

Cause Heatstroke

Agency

Department Lexington County Sheriff's Department

Location Lexington, SC

Incident

K9 Sam succumbed to heat stroke after suffering a medical emergency while training.

Temperatures were registering over 100 degrees in the shade. As soon as K9 Sam exhibited signs of stress, he was rushed to the vet.

K9 Sam had served with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for about six months.