Helo, N.S. RCMP puppy recruit, dies from medical complications

After just a month in the program, one of the new Nova Scotia RCMP puppy recruits has died.

RCMP confirmed in a release on Tuesday that 14-week-old Helo died on Monday after complications following surgery.

“It is with heavy hearts that the Nova Scotia RCMP announces the passing of one of its most recent puppy recruits,” the release reads.

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It is believed the puppy ate rocks and rope which caused internal issues. Helo then needed three surgeries, but couldn’t recover.

Helo, and his brother Hamer were introduced to Nova Scotia in December.

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“Helo made a lasting impression as the very vocal puppy, who had plenty so say,” RCMP say in the release.

RCMP say Helo was being monitored, but as with many puppies, they get into everything and often eat things they aren’t supposed to.

Anyone who wishes to pay their condolences to Helo can do so on the Nova Scotia RCMP Facebook page, or by tweeting with the hashtag #RIPHelo.

Helo died at the Atlantic Veterinary College