Florida K-9 Keanu passes away on Valentine's Day: 'You will be missed'
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Flagler County Sheriff's Office
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9's after he passed away due to health complications.
K-9 Keanu – who would've turned four-years-old on March 9 – died on Valentine's Day. Keanu had been with the agency since September 2020 after being donated to FCSO by Dr. Caesar DePaço's Foundation.
In a heartbreaking Facebook post, the sheriff's office said K-9 Keanu recently began experiencing health complications.
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"His condition declined rapidly and on February 14, 2023, K-9 Keanu succumbed to his illness."
Keanu and his handler, Deputy Robin Towns, completed their K-9 Team training in February of 2021. During his service, Keanu contributed to the detection and recovery of large sums of narcotics as well as the apprehension of multiple criminal suspects.
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Flagler County Sheriff's Office
"We are saddened by Keanu's passing as he was not only a K-9 partner to Deputy Towns but part of FCSO's family," the agency wrote. "Rest in peace Keanu. Thank you for your service. You will be missed but never forgotten."