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K-9 Scotty went missing in a flooded area; a search ensued, but Scotty did not survive

September 30, 2024 11:24 AM
Tenn. K-9 killed in Helene flooding

“Please pray for his handler and all who loved him,” the Erwin Police Department said in a statement.

Erwin TN Police Department via Facebook

By Joanna Putman
Police1

ERWIN, Tenn. — A K-9 who went missing during flooding caused by Hurricane Helene was found dead, WVLT reported.

Erwin Police Department‘s K-9 Scotty disappeared from the Bumpass Cove area, located about four miles west of Erwin, during the flooding, according to the report. Despite efforts to locate him, the department announced his death.

“Please pray for his handler and all who loved him,” the Erwin Police Department said in a statement.

Unicoi County experienced significant flooding that left dozens of people unaccounted for. More than 50 individuals had to be rescued from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital after becoming trapped due to rising floodwaters, according to the report.

The community continues to recover from the devastation caused by the flooding.

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