YARMOUTH, Mass. (WHDH) – The beloved K9 partner of a fallen Yarmouth police sergeant is well on his way to making a full recovery.
Three weeks after being shot in an attack that claimed the life of his 32-year-old handler, Yarmouth police Sgt. Sean Gannon, police officials say K9 Nero is recovering much faster than anyone expected.
During a celebratory reunion at the Yarmouth Police Department Friday, retired Yarmouth K9 handler Peter McClelland, who trained Nero as a puppy, said it’s clear Nero misses his former partner.
McClelland, who is temporarily caring for Nero, said he’s happy that Nero is expected to make a full recovery but noted the days immediately following the shooting were extremely difficult.
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