Watch CBS News

K-9 Officer 'Rex' Recovering After Breaking Leg During Training Exercise

MIDLAND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A K-9 officer in the West Texas town of Midland is recovering after breaking his leg during a training exercise.

K9
K-9 Rex (credit: Midland Police Department)

K-9 Rex's leg is in a cast, but he's expected to make a full recovery.

Fellow officers said they're "praying for a speedy recovery so he can get back to doing what he loves... protecting Midland and stopping bad guys!"

Midland is about five hours away from Dallas.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue