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K-9 Hero Santi Killed by Illegal Firework | Dayton News
A beloved K-9 hero named Santi, a five-year-old Belgian Malinois with four years of service, tragically died after being startled by illegal fireworks in Clovis, California. While on a brief break with his off-duty handler, Santi bolted from a backyard explosion, jumped a fence, and was struck by a fleeing car. Despite emergency efforts, he couldn’t be saved. The incident underscores the deadly danger illegal fireworks pose — even to our four-legged heroes. Authorities are seeking witnesses to help solve the hit-and-run. Our hearts go out to Santi’s handler and the entire Clovis Sheriff’s…
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