Port Elizabeth police are mourning the loss of one of their own.
Bruno, the patrol, and explosive dog succumbed to bone cancer this past week after a battle of almost two years.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, said that the Bruno was diagnosed about two years ago but after receiving treatment was able to continue with active duties until last month.
“His handler, Sergeant Shaun Dicks noticed that Bruno was again starting to limp on his left front leg and took him back to the vet for further tests. The tests confirmed that the cancer had returned and he was taken off duty to rest and spend his final moments at the home of Sgt Dicks,” she said.
“On Wednesday, 27 June 2018 his situation deteriorated and on Friday, doctors had no option but to relieve him of his pain,” Naidu said.
She said Bruno, a Rottweiler, was with Sergeant Dicks for eight years and was instrumental in many an arrest.
“It was really a sad moment to make the decision to let him go. He was my buddy for the last 8 years and together we made several arrests including suspects for serious and violent crimes. I am really going to miss him, but at least he is no longer in agony,’ Dicks said.
The pair won the National Tracker Awards in 2017.
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