By Joanna Putman
Police1
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office announced that K-9 Watson, a narcotics detection dog who went missing on Oct. 1, was found deceased, according to a news release.
K-9 Watson went missing from an airing break in the mountains, according to the release. The department suspects that he was lured off the property by an animal or a person.
Watson was not found during an extensive search that involved drones and foot patrols, according to the release. He was discovered by his handler, Deputy Holmes, on Oct. 4, just off the side of a road, according to the release.
FCSO reported that Watson’s death was caused by trauma from a motor vehicle. He was escorted to a veterinary clinic by members of the FCSO and the Colorado State Patrol for confirmation of the cause of death, according to the release.
The sheriff’s office is arranging services for Watson.
“Please keep the men and women of the FCSO, and specifically K-9 Deputy Holmes, in your prayers as we mourn the loss of K-9 Watson,” the department stated.
