Police Dog Bitten by Snake During Burglary Investigation
posted 3:35 pm Tue September 11, 2007 - Manassas, VA.
Prince William County police say a K-9 dog investigating a store burglary in Manassas was bitten by a poisonous snake.
It happened Monday morningaround 1:00 a.m. at La Bodega, a convenience store on the 7500 block of Centreville Road in Manassas.
Police say "Koda" was assisting a police officer when he was bitten by a copperhead snake while searching the surrounding area for the burglary suspects.
Koda was transported to a local veterinarian hospital and was treated for the bite.
Officials say the K-9 will be temporarily off duty and is expected to make a full recovery.
Police are still searching for the suspects.
It happened Monday morning
Koda was transported to a local veterinarian hospital and was treated for the bite. Officials say the K-9 will be temporarily off duty and is expected to make a full recovery.
Police are still searching for the suspects.
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