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Mo. police mourn the loss of loyal K-9

K-9 Officer Urac had been ill for many months and spent his final moments with his handler at his side

By Katie Pylipow
KOMU.com

COLUMBIA, Mo. — One of the Columbia Police Department’s four police dogs died Thursday.

K-9 Officer Urac had been ill for many months and according to a police statement, “all options to help him, sadly did not work.” The statement said Urac spent his final moments with handler and friend Sgt. Scott Hedrick by his side.

“He was loved by our community and was a beloved member of our department,” said Public Information Officer Latisha Stroer.

Full Story: Columbia K-9 officer Urac remembered as a loyal and beloved hero


(Photo courtesy Columbia Police Department)

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