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Hero K-9 Ace Back on His Feet After Losing Leg
12 Aug
Summary
- K-9 Ace survived a gunshot wound while protecting three deputies.
- Ace underwent surgery to amputate his left front leg.
- The heroic German shepherd has retired from duty.
K-9 Ace, a 7-year-old German shepherd, has made an inspiring return to the Polk County Sheriff's Office after being shot in the line of duty. The incident occurred as deputies attempted to arrest a suspect who subsequently fired at them. Ace heroically shielded the deputies but sustained a severe injury to his left front leg.
Following the shooting, Ace received immediate veterinary care, including surgery to amputate his damaged leg. Despite his injury, Ace has shown remarkable resilience, walking out of veterinary care to applause and returning to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Grady Judd expressed immense pride in Ace and his handler, Deputy Natalie Oestreich, for their bravery. Ace will now enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
