One Of First Police Dogs To Respond To Boston Marathon Bombings Dies
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QUINCY (CBS) – One of the first police dogs to respond to the Boston Marathon bombings has died.
Quincy Police said Ronan, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois, died on Thursday.
Ronan responded after two bombs went off in 2013 near the Boston Marathon finish line.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of #Quincy K9 Ronan, who passed away after a brief illness. He was a 10 yr old Belgian Malinois EOD/ Patrol dog and one of the first K9's who responded to the Boston Marathon Bombing. #RIP pic.twitter.com/HSd3fme11p
— Quincy, MA Police Dept (@quincymapolice) November 9, 2017
Danvers Police also announced the death of a department K-9 on Thursday.
Falco, a dog that served the town of Danvers for 11 years until his retirement in 2016, was 13 years old.
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