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‘So grateful for the community’s support’: Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Dax continuing to improve physically after injury

Authorities anticipate being able to share more information about Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax next week as he continues to improve physically and is “so grateful” for the community’s support. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that Dax continues to improve physically and he “has been so grateful for the community’s support!” “He’s […]

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‘Long road to recovery’: Injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax improving as diagnosis remains unclear

Authorities say injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax has a “long road to recovery” but his diagnosis is still unknown as they released a video Friday of him undergoing rehab. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office published a “Happy Friday Update” and said Dax is continuing rehabilitation. He has regained some mobility in his hind legs, […]

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Injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax ‘in great hands,’ grateful for community support as treatment continues

Officials said Tuesday that Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax is thankful for his cards and well wishes as he continues to receive treatment after being injured earlier this month. Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax and his handler Deputy John Forlenza were requested to track a fleeing suspect early in the morning on March 4. The […]

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Injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax back home, prognosis still remains unclear

Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax is back home and continuing to receive treatment but officials say his prognosis still remains unclear after he was injured apprehending a suspect. The Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Police Department began pursuing a stolen vehicle around 11:55 p.m. Sunday. The driver of the vehicle struck a Pleasant Prairie police squad car […]

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‘Please send positive thoughts’: Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax injured during suspect apprehension near Zion

The sheriff is asking the public for their thoughts after Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax, who remains under medical care, was injured during the apprehension of a suspect near Zion. The Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Police Department began pursuing a stolen vehicle around 11:55 p.m. Sunday. The driver of the vehicle struck a Pleasant Prairie police […]