Authorities in Mississippi say Lucas, a black Belgian Malinois police dog, likely saved the life of Deputy Todd Frazier after he was ambushed by three suspects on Monday.
Sheriff Ricky Adam of the Hancock County Sheriff's Department said that while driving on a remote stretch of Highway 90 in Pearlington, Frazier saw a car at a deserted rest stop. He decided to pull over to check on the driver, and after he got out of his vehicle "two individuals surprised Deputy Frazier from the shadows and an altercation ensued," Adam told ABC News. "One cut him across the forehead with a razor, one choked him, and one grabbed his legs to carry him to the edge of the woods."
Frazier was able to hit a button that released Lucas from the car, and he bit the attackers, even remaining attached to the leg of one as they tried to drive away. Lucas chipped a few teeth and has a bruised shoulder, while Frazier has a gash on his forehead, but both are recovering. "Deputy Frazier is a good deputy and takes his job seriously," Adam said. "He is also an excellent dog handler — he trained Lucas himself." The suspects are still at large, and authorities say they don't have a motive for the attack. Catherine Garcia
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Man's best friend and protector in his role as police dog. Job well done Lucas.
ReplyDeleteGood Job...One for the good guys!
ReplyDeleteGOD spelled backwards
ReplyDeleteMuch more credit should
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then has been in the past.
Good Going!
This officer was fortunate to have a vehicle that was equipped with the "button" to release his dog. The Salisbury MD Kennel Club Charitable Trust has donated one K-9 vehicle remodeling package with this "button" to the local police. The package also has many sensors and servers designed to protect the dog while he is in the vehicle. A second K-9 vehicle remodeling package will soon be available. Donations (tax deductible) are solicited to PO Box 1264-21802.
ReplyDeleteGOD bless both dog and handler. The very best friend to have is always, always, always a loyal dog.
ReplyDeleteDonations (tax deductible) are solicited to PO Box 1264-21802.
ReplyDeleteMay 30, 2015 at 7:06 PM
donations? we already 'donate', in the form of taxes, fines and court costs. if it's not already in their budget, they don't need it. or they can sell some of that military grade weapons and equipment and get their little dog cage. and then continue to get false 'hits' by dog so they can search vehicles.
I'm not giving any more money than I am already being forced to to support more oppression by the state.
The Salisbury Kennel club also donated bullet/stab-proof dog vests to the local police dogs, as well as animal breathing masks to the fire departments (which can also be used on human infants.).... It's all about our love for our dogs....
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