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K9 retires from Tucson Border Patrol

Served five and a half years
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Posted at 10:37 AM, Feb 01, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-01 12:37:45-05

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A K9 is enjoying retirement after serving five and a half years with the U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector.

Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin made the announcement Tuesday evening, wishing the dog a "Happy Retirement." He says the K9's name is Medo.

Chief Modlin explains Medo graduated from a Canine Center in Front Royal, Va.

Since then, Medo has helped protect and serve the Southern Arizona community.

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