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NH K-9 suffers fatal injuries during training

The K-9 was euthanized after suffering severe injuries when he collided with a wooden structure

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Max the K-9

Photo/ Portsmouth Police Department via Facebook

By Police1 Staff

ROLLINSFORD, NH — A police department mourned the death of their K-9 recently.

On May 22, Max the K-9 and his handler were conducting obedience training when Max mistimed a jump over a wooden structure while attempting to get his ball, the Officer Down Memorial Page reports. Max’s collision caused severe internal injuries.

The K-9 was transported to a local veterinary where his condition worsened. Max was humanely euthanized the following day.

Max served with the Portsmouth Police Department for five years.

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