A Monroe County Sheriff’s detective who died of a K-9 earlier this month. has resigned from the army The sheriff’s office announced Tuesday.
Detective Alex Mas was taken off duty while officials investigated Kolt’s death on May 15, five days after suffering a heat stroke. Kolt was initially taken to the Sparta Small Animal Veterinary Clinic before being transferred. at Madison’s VCA Animal Hospital, where he died.
Kolt sustained a heat injury on May 10, and despite multiple treatments, he was still recovering. But was unable to recover and died on Monday. the official said
Czech Shepherd, 6, has been with the sheriff’s office since November 2018.
A statement from the sheriff’s office did not specify when Maas left the department.
An investigation into the dog’s death is ongoing.
Top 10 most popular dog breeds in America
1. French Bulldog
FILE – Lola French Bulldog lies on the floor before the start of St. Francis Day service at St. John’s Cathedral Oct. 7, 2007 in New York, the American Kennel Club announced Wednesday, March 15. 2023 that the French Bulldog has become the most prevalent dog breed in the United States. It ended with a 31-year record-breaking record for a Labrador Retriever.
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2. Labrador Retriever
Two Labrador Retrievers, Soave, left, and 10-month-old Hola, pose for a photo while 8-week-old Harbor, right, napping during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters in New York on March 28, 2018.
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3. Golden Retriever
Daniel Golden Retriever wins the Sporting Group Championship during the 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 11, 2020 in New York.
AP Photo / John Minchillo, File
4. The Golden Shepherd
FILE — President Joe. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, the commander’s dog, a purebred German Shepherd. Walks ahead of the President and First Lady arriving at Marine One at the White House in Washington, March 13, 2022.
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5. Poodle
Poodles compete during the Annual Kennel Club of Beverly Hills Dog Show at the Pomona Fairplex in Pomona. California, March 4, 2017
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6. Bulldog
An English Bulldog gets a kiss from his owner in Bucharest, Romania, March 12, 2017.
AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda, File.
7. Rottweiler
Talos, a Rottweiler, poses for a photograph as the American Kennel Club’s breed rankings are announced in New York, March 21, 2017.
AP Photo/Richard Drew, File
8. Beagle
Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, is presented during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York on Feb. 17, 2015.
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File
9. Dachshund
A longhaired dachshund is shown in the Hound group competition during the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 15, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File
10. German Shorthair Pointer
CJ German Shorthaired Pointer A handler performs in the ring during the Best in Show competition at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 16, 2016 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File