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Hero police dog who saved woman’s life dies
A police dog who served for the Gloucestershire Constabulary has sadly died. PD Max had served for seven years, doing his duty for the South West. During his tenure, Max was hailed for his heroism and courageous handling of the job – receiving plaudits in the national newspapers. He was known for his keen nose and reportedly used it to collar four suspects in one night in 2015. During that night, he tracked down a vulnerable missing woman. She was having a seizure when he found her, so his discovery was life saving. Later that night, he went on to track down three hit-and-run offenders who had fled from the scene of the crime. His handler police constable Janson Wong said that Max was the perfect partner and added: “He doesn’t answer back, he takes all my moans and groans, and he is happy at the same time. “He loves his job – it’s what he was born to do – and he is never happier than when he is out at work with his dad.” The dutiful dog received a commendation for bravery and devotion from the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). German Shepherd Max had been enjoying retirement from the service when he had passed. This will no doubt be an emotional time for the PC who was deeply sad to say goodbye to the playful German Shepherd. They were a great team. Gloucestershire Police Dogs Section tweeted: “We are very sad to announce that Retired PD Max has passed peacefully over rainbow bridge. “His handler PC Wong was by his side to kiss him goodbye.
