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Merrill K9 officer dies unexpectedly

 K9 Eros
Merrill Police Department
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K9 Eros

Merrill’s first K9 officer died unexpectedly over the weekend.

Merrill Police said in a Facebook post Eros was 11 years old and had recently had some complications discovered during a veterinary appointment.

Those complications led to his unexpected passing just a couple of days later.

The K9 officer had lived a life of service before his recent retirement with the Drabek family.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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