After losing one of their beloved members, hearts are heavy amongst the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) crew.
Cooper, a VFRS service dog who was involved in numerous high-profile humanitarian efforts, died at 13 years of age after a brief illness.
Fire Chief John McKearney said in a release Cooper “represented VFRS and CAN TF-1 admirably” and notes his loss is significant.
Cooper’s time as a rescue dog saw him deployed to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and assist the RCMP Major Crimes Unit with the Robert Pickton investigation.
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He also was involved in the following efforts:
- North Vancouver following the Seymour mud slide in 2005
- The Missing Women’s Task force
- Searches associated with the Highway of Tears
- The BC Coroner’s Service on numerous occasions
- Attended at a wide variety of community events, fundraisers, and youth functions
GALLERY: Cooper, a rescue dog with VFRS.
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