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Licking County Sheriff's Office K-9 dies after being hit by vehicle

Apollo served the sheriff's office for the last six years.
Credit: Licking County Sheriff's Office
K-9 Apollo

The Licking County Sheriff's Office announced one of its K-9 deputies passed away Monday morning.

According to the sheriff's office, K-9 Apollo escaped from his handler around 8 a.m. after working overnight.

The sheriff's office said deputies from Franklin County assisted in the search.

Around 9:45 a.m., Apollo was found in the 7200 block of Havens Corners Road in Franklin County.

The sheriff's office said it appeared that Apollo was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to a nearby veterinary hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Apollo served the sheriff's office for the last six years.

The incident is still under investigation.

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