Amigo
K9 Amigo died from complications of heat exhaustion while participating in a search and rescue operation for two missing hikers near White Cliffs.
Amigo began showing signs of heat exhaustion while he and his handler were on the top of a mountain during the search. He was immediately brought down the mountain and then transported to a local veterinary clinic. He was then transported to an animal hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, to undergo advanced care. He began to show some signs of improvement but died from complications three days later.
The two hikers that Amigo were searching for were located with minor injuries.
Amigo had served with the Kingman Police Department for one year and was trained in narcotics detection and tracking.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 3
- Tour 1 year
Incident Details
- Cause Heatstroke
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Most Recent Reflection
View all 25 ReflectionsA very sad way for this K-9 to go.
He will be waiting for his officer at the Rainbow bridge.
Mamma ICE
Mother of an ICE agent.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9
July 12, 2020
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