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Ohio officers hold funeral procession for police dog after sudden death

By Christopher Williams
Updated  October 30, 2021 12:52pm PDT
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FOX TV Digital Team

Ohio Law Enforcement Bids Farewell After Police Dog's Sudden Death

Various law enforcement units joined a funeral procession in Ohio’s Sandusky County on October 28 as a beloved former police dog was being laid to rest. (Credit: Sandusky County Sheriff's Office via Storyful)

SANDUSKY COUNTY, Ohio - Various law enforcement agencies bid farewell to a police dog on Oct. 28.

Authorities joined together for a funeral procession in Sandusky County, Ohio for the K9. 

"It is with great sadness that K9 Brutus, who served the Sheriff’s Office from 2011-2018, was laid to rest today due to sudden health issues," the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. "K9 units, Deputies, Officers and OSP units from around the area came to send Brutus off on his final ride," it added.

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Police K9

Credit: Sandusky County Sheriff's Office via Storyful

"Please keep Detective Sgt. Brian McGrady and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," the statement added. 

This story was reported from Los Angeles.