7-year-old Yuma police K9 unit dog dies after being diagnosed with cancer

A 7-year-old K9 unit dog with the Yuma Police Department has died, police officials said in a news release. 

Bolo, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, died Friday. He took his last walk, carrying a toy in his mouth, with his handler, Officer Thomas Linville, and Linville's wife, according to Sgt. Lori Franklin, a Yuma police spokeswoman. 

Bolo joined Yuma police in December 2015 and had 537 deployments, which included building and vehicle searches and narcotic detection, the news release stated. He also successfully apprehended a suspect with his bite.

Yuma police thanked Bolo for his hard work and dedication to the department, in the release.

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