Ill. K-9 Dies Following Training Incident

Ill. K-9 dies following training incident

Hancock County Sheriff's Office K-9 Cato died after hitting a glass door and sustaining a neck injury

Hancock County K-9 dies in training accident

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9, Cato, has died as the result of an accident on Wednesday.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of K-9 Cato

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of K-9 Cato, who died Wednesday after being seriously injured during a training exercise at Nauvoo Grade School. The Sheriff's Office says Cato was working with her handler, Deputy Milo Koechle, when she struck a glass door and suffered a fatal neck injury. Cato was immediately taken to a veterinary hospital in Keokuk, where emergency medical treatment was provided. Despite the efforts of veterinary staff, she died from her injuries. The Sheriff's Office says Cato was a valued member of the department who played an important role supporting deputies and serving Hancock County residents.

Ill. Sheriff's K-9 Dies After Suffering Neck Injury During Training Exercise

Cato, a Hancock County Sheriff's Office K-9, suffered a neck injury after striking a glass door during a training exercise and later died at an Iowa veterinary hospital.

Rest easy Cato, Hancock County Sheriff's K-9 passes away after neck injury

End of watch comes suddenly after training exercise mishap CARTHAGE, Ill. –A valued and accomplished member of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has passed away. K-9 Cato sustained a neck injury after striking a glass door. It happened on Wednesday during a scheduled training exercise at Nauvoo Grade School. K-9 was the partner to her…