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    K-9 Rambo dies due to cancer in Asheville

    By Bethany Fowler,

    20 days ago

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    ASHEVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department said K-9 Rambo passed away Tuesday due to cancer.

    K-9 Rambo was a seven-year-old German Shepard who had actively served the department since 2018.

    His handler was Senior Police Officer Liz Rice. They have been partners since 2018.

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    Rambo was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that ended his life prematurely.

    The police department said Rambo assisted with innumerable weapons, explosives sweeps for area schools, dignitary visits, and any other instance where his skills could be counted upon

    His primary job was to detect explosive device odors. He was also trained to track suspects and missing persons.

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