K9 Dexter

K9 Dexter | Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho K9 Dexter | Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho
Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho
K9 Dexter | Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho
K9 Dexter | Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho
K9 Dexter

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho

End of Watch Saturday, October 21, 2023

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Dexter

K9 Dexter died as a result of inhaling toxins while searching for wildlife that had been killed by poachers at the Snake River near American Falls.

While searching, K9 Dexter suffered a medical emergency and died during transportation to a veterinary clinic.

K9 Dexter had served with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for six years.

Bio

  • Breed Labrador Retriever
  • Gender Male
  • Age 7
  • Tour Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Duty related illness
  • Weapon Toxic chemicals

poacher, Wildlife Enforcement, toxin

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Dexter,
You will be missed! You were such a great dog, and it was an honor to watch you work. Thank you for all your help on my cases. Bear and I have some big shoes to fill. We hope to make you proud!

Sincerely,
K9 Bear and SCO Kolby White

Senior Conservation Officer/K9 Handler
Kolby White
Idaho Department of Fish and Game

December 6, 2024

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