Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Monday, September 8, 2014
Add to My HeroesPetra
K9 Petra died from injuries sustained when she fell from a parking garage in the 700 block of South Nevada Avenue while conducting a scent detection training exercise with the Regional Explosives Unit.
She sustained serious injuries to her back as a result of the fall. She was transported to an emergency veterinarian clinic where she had to be euthanized as a result.
Petra had served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for 15 months.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Female
- Age 3
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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