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Video shows moment Utah police dog seriously injured in leap from overpass
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A police dog named Bruno, a bomb-sniffing chocolate labrador, suffered serious injuries including two broken legs and a fractured jaw after leaping from a freeway overpass in Summit County, Utah, in September.
- The Park City police department released dash-cam footage showing the moments before, during, and after Bruno's fall, including his emergency airlift to a veterinary hospital for surgery.
- Bruno was investigating a suspicious package, later identified as harmless road debris, when he chased a ball thrown by his handler and accidentally jumped over a concrete wall onto the roadway below.
- Police Chief Wade Carpenter emphasized Bruno's importance as a partner and family member, noting the care and support provided by officers and the community during his ongoing recovery.
- Bruno is recuperating at home, but it remains uncertain if he will return to active duty as he continues to recover from his injuries.
