Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Division of Correction, Maryland
End of Watch Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Add to My HeroesBella
K9 Bella died in a vehicle fire while being transported to the Western Correctional Institute in Cresaptown, Maryland.
Two handlers were taking Bella and a second canine to the facility when their department vehicle caught fire as they drove along I-68, near 15 Mile Creek, in Flintstone, Maryland. The officers were able to stop the vehicle and free one of the canines but were unable to free Bella as the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Female
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fire
Most Recent Reflection
View all 34 ReflectionsI'm truly sorry for the loss of K9 Bella. She gave her life to serve and protect and will always be honored and forever remembered. She’s now in heaven with all the other fallen angels.
Thank you, K9 Bella, for all did, Forever Rest in Peace!
Rachel Blitz
April 13, 2021
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